Build the messaging app you’ve always wanted — from scratch. All native (Kotlin).

We’re building Convos. It’s not your average chat app.

We’re a small, experienced team with a big, meaningful mission.

We are not going to talk you into joining a startup.

To apply, simply share a link to a project you’re proud of.

Can’t wait to meet you.

Essentials

Staff+ impact and responsibility

$225-265K base pay and equity upside

Zero-to-one projects

Working at Convos

No red tape

You drive your projects from start to finish

• Plan, design, build, test and maintain Convos app(s)

• Execute consumer-grade product experiences — from performance to polish

• Collaborate with experienced product, design and engineering teammates to efficiently produce effective products

• Hold yourself and others to a high bar for quality and teamwork

• Own communication, alignment and progress for your projects

No rookies

You’ve worked on a world-class consumer app team before

• Taken products from concept to launch to scale

• Experience leading technical projects and driving architectural decisions

• Familiarity with API design, unit testing, and building maintainable codebases

• Experience in open-source projects and collaborating with external developers

• Nice-to-have

  • Experience with messaging apps or protocols

  • Prior involvement in open-source projects

No coasting

You’re capable and motivated to move things forward

• You reduce ambiguity. You unblock yourself.

• You’re an excellent communicator, a team player, and “good in the room.”

• You love a challenge. You aim to make an impact. You’re here to win.

• You are always learning, embracing change, and open to new ideas and feedback.

• You’re online 9–11AM PST (15:00–17:00 GMT)

Compensation

Comp is aligned to experience and location

Benefits

Our people are everything

• Remote-first environment with quarterly+ IRL gatherings

• Switchboard office access in 17 cities

• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in the US

• Parental Leave

• IT Equipment and WFH setup

• Monthly Wellness and Lifestyle stipend

• Unlimited time off — and the expectation you’ll use it

Convos is an independent business unit of XMTP Labs.

Compensation Range: $225K - $265K