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Applause is collecting the best mobile apps in the world, and the best people to work on them. We’re hiring across a range of roles now.

Applause is collecting the best mobile apps in the world, and the best people to work on them. We’re hiring across a range of roles now.

Who we are
Applause is a mobile app acquisition and operations company building a portfolio of exceptional consumer software. We acquire profitable, category-defining apps like Nomorobo, which pioneered modern spam call blocking, and Voice Dream, an Apple Design Award winner, and invest in their continued growth. We believe great products deserve great distribution. Our team of 60+ people operates globally across a dozen brands, combining the craft of indie developers with the operational capabilities to scale. We're profitable, post-PMF, and focused on building the world's best collection of consumer apps. Remote-first with offices in NYC and Amsterdam.
Our Values
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Writing over MeetingAsync communication, clear documentation, and minimal meetings. Organized writing is organized thinking.
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Bias to ActionShip quickly, learn from real data, and iterate. Speed and execution beat perfect plans.
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Own your OutcomesHigh autonomy and independence paired with accountability. We measure results, not effort.
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Follow the NumbersData-driven decisions, probabilistic thinking, and analytical rigor. Gut feelings are hypotheses, not conclusions.
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Stay ScrappyWe're profitable and intend to stay that way. Spend money like it's yours, prioritize ROI, and avoid waste.
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Bet on YourselfPay for performance, not attendance. Top performers earn significantly more through bonuses and upside.
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Keep LearningRead books, ask questions, and cultivate curiosity. We hire lifelong learners who think independently.
Our Mission
We exist to give exceptional consumer software the distribution it deserves. Too many great apps are built by talented developers who lack the resources, expertise, or desire to focus on growth, marketing, and operations. We step in at that moment: acquiring apps with proven product-market fit and investing in their long-term success. Our mission is to preserve the quality and integrity of the products we acquire while improving their distribution. Just as LVMH built a portfolio of the world's finest luxury brands and brought them to global audiences, we're doing the same for exceptional consumer software.
Our Benefits
01
Performance-based CompensationBase salary plus significant bonus potential tied directly to your results and company performance. If we do better, you do better.
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Equity & Profit SharingOwnership opportunities & profit participation that align your success with ours.
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Health CoverageMedical, dental, and vision insurance ( US Employees ) or equivalent stipends ( international team members )
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Book Stipend$1,000 annually for books and reading subscriptions that expand your thinking.
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Performance-based Compensation$1,500 to build a workspace that helps you do your best work from anywhere. You don’t have to build the worlds best apps on your dining room chair.
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Optional office accessRemote-first with offices in NYC and Amsterdam available when useful. 3D printers, bagels, and a plant we try to keep alive are available.
Our Process
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Application Review ( 1 week )We read every application personally and respond to all applicants.
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Initial Screening ( 30 min )Video call to discuss your background and assess basic fit
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Work Sample ( take-home )Realistic project similar to your actual job responsibilities
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Deep Dive interview ( 60-90min)Technical / Functional assessment with the hiring manager
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Team Meetings ( 2-3 conversations )Meet potential colleagues and leadership.
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Final Decision ( within a week )We move quickly and give clear, direct feedback.
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Typical Timeline2-3 weeks from application to offer for strong candidates.

OPEN ROLES

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  • Senior Growth PM - Productivity Vertical

    Lead strategic direction & day to day operations 
    Lead strategic direction & day to day operations 
    Lead strategic direction & day to day operations 

  • Senior ASO Manager

    Own app store optimization strategy and execution 
    Own app store optimization strategy and execution 
    Own app store optimization strategy and execution 

  • Lifecycle Marketing Manager

    Design and execute retention and reactivation campaigns across our app portfolio 
    Design and execute retention and reactivation campaigns across our app portfolio 
    Design and execute retention and reactivation campaigns across our app portfolio 

  • Paid User Acquisition Lead

    Build & scale paid user acquisition programs. 
    Build & scale paid user acquisition programs. 
    Build & scale paid user acquisition programs. 

  • Senior iOS Engineer

    Build high-performance, user focused apps, for millions of users. 
    Build high-performance, user focused apps, for millions of users. 
    Build high-performance, user focused apps, for millions of users. 

  • VP Engineering

    Lead engineering across iOS, macOS, Android, and backend systems. 
    Lead engineering across iOS, macOS, Android, and backend systems. 
    Lead engineering across iOS, macOS, Android, and backend systems. 

  • Senior macOS Engineer

    Build native macOS apps for millions of power users 
    Build native macOS apps for millions of power users 
    Build native macOS apps for millions of power users 

  • GTM Engineer

    Build and maintain "go-to-market" (GTM) automation systems, data pipelines, and growth infrastructure 
    Build and maintain "go-to-market" (GTM) automation systems, data pipelines, and growth infrastructure 
    Build and maintain "go-to-market" (GTM) automation systems, data pipelines, and growth infrastructure 

  • Senior Growth PM - Health Vertical

    Drive growth-oriented initiatives across our iOS Portfolio 
    Drive growth-oriented initiatives across our iOS Portfolio 
    Drive growth-oriented initiatives across our iOS Portfolio 

  • Senior PM - Web to App

    Build & Optimize web-to-app conversion for iOS apps 
    Build & Optimize web-to-app conversion for iOS apps 
    Build & Optimize web-to-app conversion for iOS apps 

  • Head of Growth - iOS

    Lead strategic direction & day to day operations 
    Lead strategic direction & day to day operations 
    Lead strategic direction & day to day operations