Staff Android Engineer

OpenSea • United States; Remote; Europe

Last updated over 6 months ago

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$180K—$270K

OpenSea

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Coinbase Ventures

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Job description

Location

Remote US, Remote EU

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

Engineering

OpenSea is the gateway to web3’s next chapter—where NFTs, fungible tokens, and emerging digital assets converge to create open, user-owned economies. As a foundational player in the crypto space, we’re building infrastructure that supports millions of users and sets new standards for how people discover and exchange digital value.

Our team is small but mighty: hands-on, fast-moving, and deeply committed to shipping meaningful work. We're remote-first by design, AI-empowered by default, and guided by values that prioritize ownership, trust, and progress. At OpenSea, you’ll be challenged to grow fast while being supported by a talent-dense team shaping the future of crypto.

We're looking for a Staff Android Engineer to join OpenSea to shape the mobile experience for millions of users discovering and trading digital assets. Mobile is critical to to our next phase of growth, and this role will level up our investment & expertise in delivering world-class Android experiences.

You will own Android development end-to-end: from architecture and feature development to performance optimization and AI-assisted tooling, building the mobile gateway that brings users onchain.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain high-quality, performant Android applications from the ground up using modern Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to build seamless, user-friendly mobile experiences
Take ownership of features from conception through deployment

Contribute to the architecture and evolution of the mobile codebase, including Kotlin Multiplatform components where applicable

Integrate with GraphQL APIs and implement real-time data updates to deliver dynamic and responsive user interfaces

Advocate for and adopt AI-assisted development tools to accelerate productivity and improve code quality

Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to elevate the overall mobile engineering practice

Help shape the future direction of OpenSea's mobile platform by providing technical leadership and innovative solutions

Expert-level proficiency in modern Android development practices
Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform and Jetpack Compose is a significant plus, though not a strict requirement
Solid understanding of GraphQL and Apollo for networking within mobile applications
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain high-quality, performant, and scalable Android apps from scratch
Hands-on experience with real-time data updates and complex UI interactions
Proven track record of adopting and leveraging AI tools to accelerate development productivity
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a focus on shipping polished features
Prior experience in fintech or crypto-related products preferred
High ownership mentality

The base salary for this full-time position in the United States, spanning multiple internal levels depending on qualifications, ranges between $180,000 to $270,000 plus benefits & equity. Compensation for internationally based candidates will vary to reflect local market conditions.

If you don't think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone who is excited to join the team.

🏥 Health Benefits: We cover 100% Dental/Vision/Medical for employees and 90% for dependents

🌴 Flexible Time Off Policy: Our flexible time off policy is aimed at letting our employees take as much time off as they'd like to refresh so long as it doesn't interfere with their ability to meet their goals and contribute effectively to company velocity

👶 Parental Leave: 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Bonding & up to 8 additional weeks for the birthing parent

💛 Mental Health: We offer access to Spring Health, covering 8 therapy & 8 coaching sessions per year

📅 11 Company Holidays

🏦 Fidelity 401K Plan

📱 Internet/Mobile Reimbursement Plan

🧘 Reimbursement or Monthly Snack Delivery

✈ Company & Team retreats to get together for fun and collaboration

☕ Team Member Co-Working and Gathering Expense

🖥 MacBook Pro & WFH Stipend to make sure you are set up for success

🌯 Weekly $50 Uber Eats credit

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