Lead Software Engineer, Lounge

£70-100k

+ 0.1% - 0.3% equity, with a current value of c. £15,000-£40,000+, depending on experience level

TypeScript

React Native

Node.js

Senior and Expert level

London

More information about location

Community platform for university students and Gen Z

Job no longer available

Community platform for university students and Gen Z

1-20 employees

B2CMobileCommunity

Job no longer available

£70-100k

+ 0.1% - 0.3% equity, with a current value of c. £15,000-£40,000+, depending on experience level

TypeScript

React Native

Node.js

Senior and Expert level

London

More information about location

1-20 employees

B2CMobileCommunity

Company mission

Communities and events, no distractions

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Experience building mobile apps in a professional environment (incl. React Native, iOS or Android apps), or Web Apps (React, Next)
Strong organisational and communication skills
Desire and ability to take on responsibility and take ownership of work, including architectural decisions (in collaboration with the team)

Desirable

Experience building products from scratch or in a startup environment

What the job involves

Working with the founding team on defining which product features should be prioritised, and owning the delivery of selected features end to end

Application process

1. Short call with Jack (Non-technical)
2. Call with an Engineer (Technical)
3. In-person interview - pair programming + system architecture

Salary benchmarks

Our take

Lounge offers a refreshing solution to the overwhelming noise of traditional social media platforms. In an era marked by the decline of Facebook and growing concerns over privacy and mental health on social networks, Lounge steps in to offer a tailored experience for university students and Gen Z users.

The platform's emphasis on cultivating meaningful connections among the younger generation distinguishes it from competitors. Operating actively across major university campuses in the UK and Ireland, with plans to expand overseas, setting its sights on becoming the premier global network for students and Gen Z users, leveraging its community-centric approach to foster a sense of belonging.

With substantial funding from prominent investors such as those behind Canva and Stripe, Lounge is poised for significant growth and innovation. This financial backing not only validates the platform's potential but also provides the resources necessary for its expansion and development overseas.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Funding (2 rounds)

Feb 2022

$4.2m

Seed

Dec 2021

$0.7m

Total funding: $4.9m

Company benefits

Work Macbook
25 days holiday + bank holidays
NEST pensions
Cycle to work
Team socials :)
Free snacks in the office
Flexible working so that you can be in control of your own time and life
Learning and development opportunities across the business

Company HQ

City of London, London, UK

Leadership

Jack Symonds

(Co-Founder)

Ex Oxford/BCG and serial entrepreneur

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