Mobile Software Engineer | Lonely Planet

This role is not open to visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship including those on OPT and STEM-EXT OPT, nor is it available to work corp-to-corp.

Lonely Planet is a trusted, iconic travel brand with over 50 years of experience helping travelers explore the world. Known for our extensive guidebooks, we are now evolving our digital offerings to create innovative, user-friendly travel digital experiences that bring the expertise of our guides into the modern age. Our goal is to revolutionize how people discover, plan, and experience their travel adventures.

As a Mobile Software Engineer at Lonely Planet, you will join a dynamic, forward-thinking team working on our next-generation travel app. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of travel technology for a beloved brand, reimagining how millions of people discover, plan, and experience journeys around the world.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter and Dart.
• Partner with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to create exceptional user experiences.
• Transform UI/UX designs and wireframes into clean, well-documented, and maintainable code. 
• Integrate APIs and third-party services into mobile applications. 
• Develop and execute unit, widget, and integration tests to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Identify and resolve application issues quickly and effectively.
• Contribute to code reviews and offer constructive feedback to peers.
• Optimize app performance and ensure compatibility across Android and iOS devices.
• Stay current with Flutter, Dart, and mobile development best practices and trends.
• Participate in Agile team activities, including sprint planning and stand-ups.

 

Exceptional Candidates Will Have:

• Deep expertise in the Flutter framework (architecture, widgets, and state management solutions).
• Experience with server-driven UI.
• Prior remote work experience with globally distributed teams.
• Familiarity with Firebase services (Firestore, Authentication, Cloud Messaging).

What We’re Looking For: 

• 3+ years of mobile development experience, with a strong preference for Flutter and Dart.
• Proven ability to integrate both RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 
• Deep understanding of cross-platform development principles and mobile design patterns. 
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: Swift, Kotlin, Flutter.
• Experience with Appium or similar frameworks for cross-platform test automation, and familiarity with AI-powered testing platforms.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, integrating with device farms and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of app publishing processes for the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Solid grasp of UI/UX design principles and ability to collaborate closely with designers. 
• Attention to detail and passion for building polished, user-friendly applications. 
• Collaborative mindset and experience working with small, agile teams. 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Compensation

• USA Compensation Range: $80,000 - 120,000*
• *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience. 

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Who We Are:

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