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We are the #1 doctor-recommended – and most clinically studied – behavioral weight health program in the world. For sixty years, WeightWatchers has helped millions build healthy habits and live happier, healthier lives.
As the science of weight health rapidly evolves, so does WeightWatchers. Today we are developing new clinical pathways for medication access, creating behavioral programs for chronic health conditions, integrating third-party services, and enhancing product personalization.
WeightWatchers has embraced technology, with our mobile app now the primary tool for most members. While we continue to perfect our digital product, we are also designing new in-person experiences. With these diverse member touchpoints, our potential for impact has never been greater.
We’re looking for a Senior or Staff Android Engineer to join our product engineering team and lead the charge in creating meaningful in-app experiences for our members.
What You’ll DoAs a critical member of the Mobile Product Engineering team, you will:
- Build and evolve key features of the WeightWatchers mobile app that support members in their health journeys: food tracking, activity logging, weight trends, progress milestones, and more.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Data, and Behavioral Science teams to deliver features that support daily habit formation, long-term motivation, and improved health outcomes.
- Own the implementation of upcoming flagship initiatives
- Operate with high autonomy and influence: proactively question assumptions, bring new ideas, and champion product quality, performance, and member-centric design.
- Deep experience in Android development (Kotlin), with a solid grasp of Jetpack Compose, MVVM/Clean Architecture, and modular app structure.
- Passion for mobile product engineering—especially around improving member experience, usability, and long-term engagement.
- An independent and critical thinker who brings a strong sense of ownership to their work.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Bonus: Experience working in health, wellness, or behavior-change-driven apps.
- 10+ years of experience in Android app development.
- Deep knowledge of the mobile development lifecycle and architecture best practices.
- Familiarity with product instrumentation, feature toggling, and progressive rollout systems.
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and the ability to clearly articulate trade-offs and decisions.
This is your chance to:
- Build features that make a real difference in people’s lives every day.
- Help members stay consistent with healthy habits and motivation, backed by behavioral science.
- Work on a team that values craftsmanship, creativity, and autonomy.
- Shape the next generation of WeightWatchers’ digital experience during a pivotal company transformation.
Join us in building the most supportive and effective health journey for millions of people - right in their pocket.
Base salary may vary depending on, but not limited to: skills, experience, and location. This role is also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package and annual bonus program.
At WeightWatchers, our mission is to build a worldwide community connected by healthy habits. If that resonates with you, then we would love to talk. WeightWatchers values developing community within our employee population as well. We encourage our employees to come into the office 1-2 days/week.
It is our priority to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed as individuals, as an organization, and as fellow humans, to advocate for and support our employees, our members, and our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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WW has always placed people and wellness at the center of our company. Work from Wherever (#WfW), WW’s global work philosophy, empowers our employees to shape when, where, and how they work to achieve the best possible results --- because we believe work is what you do, not where you do it.
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