Lead Native App Engineer

Role Overview

• Take full ownership of an exciting new, unannounced project.
• Build native apps for iOS and Android using React Native.
• Build for desktop using frameworks like Tauri or Electron.
• Ensure performance, animations, and offline states are optimized.
• Dive into native code when necessary and resolve build system issues.
• Support teammates and encourage knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Has a strong background in developing native apps for iOS and Android using React Native, preferably with experience using platforms like Expo.
• Is comfortable building for the desktop and has experience with frameworks like Tauri or Electron.
• Obsessively sweats the details: performance, animations, offline states, edge cases, and the stuff most people ignore.
• Has a hacker’s spirit; unafraid to dive into native code when needed, or figure out a gnarly build system issue.
• Thrives when given full autonomy, but also loves supporting teammates and sharing knowledge.
• Cares deeply about the user experience and tries to see every problem through the user’s eyes.
• Communicates clearly and frequently (we do a lot of async writing and reading).
• Enjoys being a generalist who can stretch across frameworks and platforms.
• Is naturally curious and always looking to learn the “why” behind the “how”.
• Balances craft with pragmatism
• knows when to polish, and when to just ship.

Tech Stack

• Android
• Electron
• iOS
• React
• React Native