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).

Work Experience

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

Benefits

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

Founded in 2000, Red Ventures (RV) is home to a diverse portfolio of industry-leading brands and businesses, strategic partnerships and proprietary technology – including Bankrate, Lonely Planet, CNET, The Points Guy, BestColleges and more. Together, RV helps millions of people worldwide make life’s most important decisions, accelerates digital adaptation, and innovates the online consumer experience by improving every step of the consumer journey – from first discovery of information, throughout the decision-making process, to transactions.

Headquartered south of Charlotte, NC, Red Ventures employs thousands of people across the US and Puerto Rico, with international offices in the UK and Brazil. For more information, visit https://redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on social platforms.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

Red Ventures is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at Red Ventures is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodation@redventures.com.

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