Lead Android Engineer Opal

Location:
Remote (EU, UK or East Coast, USA) or Hybrid in Paris, France
Start date: Q1 2026

We’re hiring a Lead Android Engineer to own the future of Opal on Android.

We launched the first version of our Android app in Q4 2025
, bringing Opal’s core features to millions of new users. Now, we’re looking for a strong technical leader to shape v2 of the app, define the roadmap, and build the Android team around it
. You’ll also work closely with our iOS team to ensure a seamless experience across platforms.

At Opal, we're building tools to help people reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters.

Here’s why this is the perfect moment to join:

Recent Launch:
Our Android app is live! You’ll take it from MVP to best-in-class experience.

Ownership & Impact:
Define the roadmap, make architectural decisions, and shape Android development at Opal.

Growth Opportunity:
You’ll be our 7th engineer, with a clear path to grow into a Head of Android or Engineering as the team expands (with your help on this).

As Lead Android Engineer, you’ll take a hands-on role while shaping the future of Opal on Android:

Build & Improve: Evolve the newly released Android app with new features, better UX, and stronger performance.

Own the Architecture: Define and refine the tech stack, best practices, and scalable systems.

Cross-Platform

Collaboration:

Work closely with our iOS engineers to ensure consistency across platforms.

User-Centric Innovation: Use feedback and data to prioritize features and improve the Android experience.

Quality & Reliability: Maintain high standards of usability, security, and efficiency.

Mentor & Lead: Share expertise and lay the foundation for a future Android team.

You’ve shipped high-quality Android apps with Kotlin & Jetpack Compose.

You can own a product end-to-end: architecture, features, performance, and quality.

You collaborate well across platforms and teams.

You enjoy mentoring and building a team from scratch.

Fluent in English (French is a plus, but not required).

You’re mission-driven and excited to help millions reclaim their focus.

Bonus: Firebase, cloud messaging, Graph

QL, or AI experience).

Mission-Driven Impact:
We are on a mission to help 1Bn people to focus better every day. We’ve empowered our community to save 200M+ hours and counting.

Ownership:
You’ll be the first dedicated Android lead with full autonomy to shape the platform.

Collaborative Culture:
Work with a small, high-impact team that gathers quarterly for meetups and learning. Nearly $1M in Revenue per Employee.

Growth & Recognition:
Join a top-30 US productivity app with competitive compensation and early equity. 4.8/5 rating on 60k+ reviews.

Well-Supported:
Backed by world-class investors and founders of companies like Pinterest, Snapchat, and Revolut.

If you’re ready to shape the future of focus and productivity, we’d love to meet you!