NetBird
Software Engineer (Mobile)
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · Berlin/Remote
Employer listed it 3 months ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 3 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Hybrid · Berlin/Remote
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Software
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $165k–$255k a year, a typical range taken from 594 mid-level software roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around Berlin/Remote, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Berlin/Remote, Hybrid"
- Listing mentions "Hybrid"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Not suitable if you plan to move between countries
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About the role
🏢 Who we are
A team from Germany with the vision to make advanced network security accessible for everyone
We are a software company developing an open source zero-trust network security platform that is both easy to use and affordable for teams of all sizes and budgets. Our mission is grounded in a simple yet powerful belief: secure private networking is a fundamental right of every modern company.
Since our launch on GitHub in 2021, we have gained trust among thousands of companies seeking secure and seamless solutions for connecting remote employees and infrastructure. By replacing traditional centralized VPNs, NetBird has become a trusted choice for modern network security, connecting today hundreds of thousands of users and machines worldwide. Our open source, community-driven approach has been a key driver of our success. We listen to our users, and their input helps us make network security better for everyone.
Want to see what we're working on? Check out our GitHub repo at https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird or https://netbird.io/knowledge-hub
✏️ What you will do
As a Software Engineer (Mobile), you will take ownership of the mobile apps end-to-end, collaborating closely with design, product, backend, and infrastructure teams to deliver a high-quality mobile experience aligned with our security-first values.
Specifically, you will:
Own the development and evolution of NetBird’s mobile applications across iOS and Android, ensuring stability, usability, and performance.
Drive architectural decisions and establish mobile engineering best practices (code quality, testing, release processes, monitoring).
Build secure, intuitive, and polished mobile user experiences, balancing product needs with strong engineering fundamentals.
Collaborate cross-functionally with backend and client engineers and product teams to deliver user-focused features from idea to production.
Improve CI/CD pipelines and release processes (App Store / Play Store), reducing cycle time while maintaining quality.
Diagnose and resolve complex issues in production environments, contributing to reliability and customer satisfaction.
Contribute to code reviews, and help raise the engineering bar across the team.
Stay up to date with mobile platform trends and contribute innovative ideas to improve the product.
If you read this far and think: “that’s me!” — You probably won’t need to read any further, and we should have a conversation. But if you doubt the type of experience we expect you to have, the following should help clarify.
🔎 What we are looking for
We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and loves helping customers succeed.
Must-Haves
5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant experience building production mobile apps.
Strong experience with native iOS (Swift) and/or native Android (Kotlin/Java) development.
(If you specialize in one platform, you should be willing and able to work across both or help establish a scalable cross-platform approach.)
Deep understanding of mobile app architecture and best practices.
Requirements
The employer hasn't listed requirements separately, they're described in the role summary above and on the original listing.
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at NetBird, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked today. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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