Mobile Software Engineer, Chime
Cross Platform
$133-184k
+ bonus and equity
Work from home on Fridays
4 days a week in office
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Be an early applicant
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$133-184k
+ bonus and equity
Work from home on Fridays
4 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy building for developers, solving complex technical problems, and multiplying the impact of every engineer while elevating the experience for millions of members
- 3+ years of experience in cross-platform, mobile development— ideally with React Native
- Strong fluency in TypeScript and familiarity with React, React Native, and related libraries
- Experience with iOS or Android build, configuration, and distribution systems
- A track record of profiling and improving app performance
- Familiarity with observability and analytics tools like Bugsnag, Datadog, Sentry, or Amplitude
- Knowledge of GraphQL, Apollo, and schema generation.Experience with mobile CI/CD tools such as Bitrise, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions.A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and a drive to document and share what you build
Desirable
- Experience with feature flag systems, runtime controls, or OTA delivery frameworks (e.g., Expo Updates, CodePush)
- Experience building and deploying AI-supported engineering workflows, leveraging tools like Cursor, Claude Code, or Figma Connect
- Worked on mobile apps used by millions of users
- Familiarity with state management tools like Redux, React Context, AsyncStorage, or MMKV
- Helped define and scale mobile quality practices and testing frameworks
What the job involves
- As a mobile platform engineer, you’ll help shape the future of Chime’s React Native app — building frameworks, tooling, and systems that make development faster, safer, and more scalable for hundreds of engineers
- Your work will directly support the quality and performance of the app used by millions of members
- Build and maintain internal React Native frameworks, developer tooling, and shared infrastructure
- Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to improve app quality, performance, and observability
- Help automate mobile CI/CD and release orchestration, reducing manual effort and increasing reliability
- Drive mobile platform upgrades and manage compatibility across native modules and third-party libraries
- Design and improve tooling that saves engineers time and helps them resolve issues independently
- Partner with QA to lead Chime’s mobile release process across iOS and Android
- Write documentation and guidance that scales your knowledge and empowers other engineers
Our take
Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasising straightforward, cost-effective banking solutions. It cuts the expenses tied to basic bank accounts and provides users with greater autonomy in managing their finances.
In contrast to many traditional banks that levy steep fees and hefty penalties for overdrafts while offering meagre interest rates on savings, Chime addresses a crucial gap in the banking sector. Its primary focus is on catering to individuals with modest savings who seek the convenience of automated digital banking.
With a remarkable ascent in its trajectory, Chime's current valuation stands at $11.6B since its 2025 IPO. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base. That being said, Chime's IPO, rare in a financially uncertain period, proves that it has shifted from challenger to major player.
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Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Aug 2021
$750m
SERIES G
Sep 2020
$485m
SERIES F
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
- Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
- Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
- Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events
Company HQ
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Britt
(Co-Founder & CEO)Chris worked as an Accenture Management Consultant for 4 years before roles at CMGI, Comscore Networks, and Visa. They left their position as an SVP of Corporate Development at Green Dot Corporation to co-found Chime in November 2012.
Ryan King
(Co-Founder)Ryan worked at Plaxo for 8 years, first as Lead Engineer and then working their way up to VP of Engineering & COO. They went on to be CTO & Vice President at Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Centre before co-founding Chime.
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