Senior Software Android Engineer

Yubo is hiring!

About

Yubo is the Social Discovery app to make new friends and hang out online. By eliminating likes and follows, we empower our users to create genuine connections and show up as their true selves.

We've pioneered a new way for Gen Z to socialize online, and with millions of active users, our goal is to redefine how we connect today and tomorrow.

Our team is international, multicultural and deeply committed to its mission. As the leading platform to socialize online, we have a special responsibility to build a safe digital space for our community. Safety is embedded in our DNA, and our proactive approach focuses on user protection, support, and education. We also work closely with the broader technology industry to share our knowledge and NGOs create industry-leading child protection standards.

Join us in this exciting journey and help us shape the future of social interactions!

Job Description

Who we are 

Yubo is the Social Discovery app to make new friends and hang out online. By eliminating likes and follows, we empower our users to create genuine connections and show up as their true selves. 

We've pioneered a new way for Gen Z to socialize online, and with millions of active users, our goal is to redefine how we connect today and tomorrow. 

Our team is international, multicultural and deeply committed to its mission. As the leading platform to socialize online, we have a special responsibility to build a safe digital space for our community. Safety is embedded in our DNA, and our proactive approach focuses on user protection, support, and education. We also work closely with the broader technology industry to share our knowledge and NGOs create industry-leading child protection standards. 

Join us in this exciting journey and help us shape the future of social interactions! 

Challenges:

As a Senior Software Android Engineer, you:

-Create impactful features for Yubo and our users

- Contribute to the quality of the code base

- Able to resolve and deal with problems (complex UI, scaling, new technologies…)

- Support the team in its skills development (mentoring, sharing knowledge and best practice, code review, peer prog)

Technical & Mindset Prerequisites

  • Professional background:
  • > 7 years on Android 
  • Start-up / Scale-up
  • Specific knowledge:
  • Strong knowledge : Kotlin, Coroutines and Compose 
  • BtoC
  • Craft advanced UI
  • Soft skills:
  • Passionate
  • Ability to question yourself and challenge
  • Ownership, be a driving force in the development cycle
  • Communication is clear and effective
  • Adaptability
  • Team player
  • Technologies we use

  • Kotlin, Coroutines, Compose ...
  • The recruitment Process

  • Interview with TAM
  • Interview with Mobile Manager
  • Technical Test and debrief with the Android team
  • Fit Interviews 
  • Our approach to privacy

  • As part of your job, you will be working on tools that process personal data relating to Yubo users.
  • As a social media platform, we require our employees to have a strong awareness and understanding of privacy issues, and in particular of children's online safety, privacy and well-being.
  • Every employee at Yubo is expected to participate in compliance with data protection regulations as well as the continuous improvement of our Privacy & Safety By Design measures.
  • Join Yubo and help shape the future of Social Discovery while enjoying a culture that values flexibility, well-being, and impact.

    This is how our team drives our mission forward: 

    Small team, Big Impact: we turn every challenge into an opportunity through a strong sense of inventiveness, camaraderie, and support 

    Ownership and Velocity: we tackle challenges head-on, move quickly, take ownership and think long-term

    Trust and Flexibility: We offer a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with collaboration: 

    - Paris and Île-de-France: 1 day minimum per week at the office

    - In Europe: 2 days per month at the office

    Safety-Driven Mission: we contribute to making social media safer and we are passionate about it 

    Enjoy Top-notch Benefits 

    Culture is central at Yubo, hence the numerous benefits:

    Cool Workplace: enjoy our amazing Parisian office and our many hybrid work options 

    Team Activities: participate in get-togethers, events, and team-building activities

    Family-Friendly: we support parents with childcare options and family-friendly policies

    Wellness Programs: benefit from comprehensive health insurance, wellness programs, sports classes, and mental well-being initiatives

    Additional Information

    • Contract Type: Full-Time
    • Location: Paris
    • Possible partial remote