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Staff Android Engineer (Founding)

Grow TherapySan FranciscoTechnology
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Salary
$217K - $289K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
18 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Staff Android Engineer (Founding) role at Grow Therapy in San Francisco offers a unique opportunity to build the company's native Android application from the ground up with end-to-end ownership. This position suits an experienced technologist eager to tackle a greenfield project within a fast-paced, mission-driven mental health marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

Design the architecture and technical foundations for Grow's native Android app, covering project structure, state management, build tooling, testing, and release infrastructure.
Ship consumer-facing features on this foundation to help clients discover care, connect with providers, and manage their care journey between sessions.
Establish coding standards, tooling, and engineering practices for Android, evolving them as the team grows.
Own the path to production, including CI/CD, Google Play release management, observability, and the quality and security practices required for a healthcare app.
Partner closely with product, design, and the iOS and backend teams to connect technical decisions to product goals.
Drive cross-functional decisions and represent Android's roadmap and tradeoffs to stakeholders across the company.

Requirements

8+ years of software engineering experience, with the majority in native Android development using Kotlin, spanning both platform/architecture work and consumer-facing feature development.
Experience leading the technical direction for an Android app or platform from an early or 0-to-1 stage, or through a major re-architecture.
Production depth in modern Android technologies, including Jetpack Compose, Kotlin coroutines and Flow, dependency injection, modularization, Gradle build tooling, and a considered testing strategy.
Strong product instincts and the ability to partner with product and design teams to connect technical decisions to user experience.
Familiarity with AI development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or GitHub Copilot as a core part of the building process.

Nice to Have

Personal connection to mental health care or a strong pull toward Grow's mission.
Considered view on Kotlin Multiplatform and shared-code strategies based on prior experience.
Experience building mobile apps in a regulated or healthcare setting with attention to sensitive data and accessibility.
Background in upleveling an Android team through hiring, mentoring, and establishing standards.

Skills and Tools

Android Development
Kotlin
Jetpack Compose
Kotlin Coroutines and Flow
Dependency Injection
Modularization
Gradle Build Tooling
CI/CD & Google Play Release Management
AI Development Tools (Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot)

Salary and Benefits

Base compensation range: $217,000 to $289,000 USD annually, varying based on experience, qualifications, and location.
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
Grow for Grow program offering no-cost access to therapy through the platform for US employees.
Financial wellness benefits including retirement savings programs and equity opportunities.
Flexible time off, paid company holidays, and a full company-wide winter break.
Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave with a new child stipend.
Dedicated weekly flexible time for mental health mornings or afternoons.
Annual wellness and development stipend, pre-tax commuter benefits, home office support, and meal benefits.

About the Company

Grow Therapy was launched to make mental health care more effective and accessible for everyone through a three-sided marketplace empowering providers, insurance payors, and patients. Over 15 million sessions have started on the platform since 2020, supported by more than $328M in funding including a Series D at a $3B valuation. The company operates on a hybrid model with office hubs in San Francisco, Seattle, New York, and Waterloo.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official company careers page and submit your application materials.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work style for this role?

This position is hybrid, with the expectation to work onsite from an office location in San Francisco, Seattle, New York, or Waterloo three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday), along with traveling 2 to 3 times per year.

What is the salary range for the Staff Android Engineer position?

The base compensation range is $217,000 to $289,000 USD annually, depending on relevant experience, qualifications, and the candidate's working location.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 8+ years of software engineering experience, with the majority dedicated to native Android development using Kotlin.

Is this a greenfield Android project?

Yes, Android at Grow is greenfield, meaning you will build the first native Android app from scratch while leveraging an existing shared backend, a shipped iOS app, and an established design system.

What benefits are provided for full-time employees?

Full-time employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, free access to therapy through Grow, retirement savings programs, equity opportunities, flexible time off, paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and commuter and home office support.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Grow Therapy careers page.

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