Senior Software Engineer - Mobile

Read AIRead AI - Seattle HQEngineering

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Salary

$190K - $210K USD

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Remote

Posted

8 Sept 2026

Status

Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Read AI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Mobile to take ownership of its mobile applications and scale AI-powered conversational experiences. Based out of the Seattle headquarters with remote flexibility, this full-time role suits an experienced engineer eager to build fast, reliable products that transform team collaboration.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer - Mobile at Read AI, you will lead the development of iOS and Android apps that capture high-value audio data and deliver real-time AI transcripts. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and machine learning specialists to design seamless cross-device workflows. This pivotal position requires driving technical execution, mentoring teammates, and establishing robust engineering practices across the mobile ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Own major feature areas end-to-end across iOS using Swift and SwiftUI, and Android using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

Lead the technical design, implementation, rollout, and iteration of new mobile product features.

Build and enhance real-time audio capture and processing leveraging native audio frameworks for accurate transcription.

Optimize app performance, reliability, latency, and battery consumption for smooth real-time AI interactions.

Design AI-driven mobile interfaces, including chat experiences that let users query meeting reports and insights.

Establish code quality standards, automated testing, release hygiene, and performance profiling.

Implement strong security, privacy protocols, and offline-first data handling to ensure user trust.

Mentor fellow engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical pairing.

Contribute to team growth by participating in interviews and defining role expectations.

Requirements

8+ years of professional software development experience.

Strong background building and shipping production mobile applications on iOS (Swift/SwiftUI) and/or Android (Kotlin/Jetpack Compose).

Proven ability to manage complex features from technical design through rollout and iteration.

Solid understanding of mobile architecture patterns, state management, and scalable UI development.

Experience with real-time audio capture and processing using native audio APIs.

Familiarity with background execution, offline storage, and reliable data synchronization across varying network conditions.

Experience integrating mobile software with RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and event-driven backends.

Strong product instincts and communication skills to align cross-functional teams on technical tradeoffs.

Nice to Have

Prior experience working with real-time audio processing or speech-to-text applications.

Backend development exposure using Python, FastAPI, or Node.js.

Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Redis, and Celery for background jobs and real-time data.

Cloud infrastructure experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Prior startup or fast-growing environment experience.

Skills and Tools

Python

AWS

GCP

Azure

Node.js

Swift

SwiftUI

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

Salary and Benefits

Base pay range of $190,000 to $210,000 per year, plus equity.

Low deductible health plans.

Flexible time away and family leave programs.

About the Company

Read AI is redefining team collaboration by bringing intelligence to meetings, messages, and email, integrating seamlessly with platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Slack. Backed by $81 million in funding from Smash Capital, Madrona, and Goodwater Capital, the company is recognized as a top startup and a leading AI copilot. Led by CEO David Shim and CTO Rob Williams, Read AI fosters a collaborative, innovative culture centered on reducing mundane tasks and driving productivity.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply by visiting the official Read AI careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Python AWS GCP Azure Node.js

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary for the Senior Software Engineer - Mobile role?

The base pay range for this position is $190,000 to $210,000 per year, plus equity and benefits.

Where is the job located?

The role is based at Read AI's Seattle headquarters with remote flexibility.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 8 or more years of development experience.

Does Read AI offer visa sponsorship for this position?

No, the company does not provide visa support or sponsorship for employees.

What technologies are used in the mobile apps?

The mobile apps utilize Swift and SwiftUI for iOS, and Kotlin and Jetpack Compose for Android.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Read AI careers page.

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Job details

Salary

$190K - $210K USD

Location

Read AI - Seattle HQ

Work mode

Remote

Job type

Full-time

Department

Engineering

Posted

8 Sept 2026

Status

Open · checked 7d ago

Read AI read.ai

Read AI builds intelligent systems that transform how modern teams communicate across meetings, messaging, and email. By connecting with platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Slack, the company's platform provides automated summaries, transcripts, and action items to improve productivity and drive alignment for global organizations. Its technology turns conversations into searchable context, helping users arrive prepared and follow through on decisions. The company serves individuals, teams, and enterprises seeking to eliminate busywork and centralize knowledge sources. Through Productivity AI and tools like the Read Smart Advisor and digital twins, the platform automates routine tasks and surfaces important details across multiple languages and applications, operating with a focus on enterprise-grade privacy and data security. The open roles indicate that Read AI is scaling its teams across multiple engineering, product, and marketing functions. The company is actively hiring for senior-level individual contributor and leadership positions, including roles in software engineering across mobile, desktop, backend, frontend, and fullstack teams, as well as product management, product design, brand and creative design, and various marketing functions. Open positions are based out of the Seattle headquarters with remote work options available.

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