[Remote] Principal Mobile Engineer - AI-Augmented Development

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Drake Software is committed to helping everyday Americans maximize their tax refunds through innovative software solutions. They are seeking a Principal Mobile Engineer to lead the mobile experience for their TaxAct application on iOS and Android, focusing on architecture, delivery, and the evolution of the mobile platform while collaborating closely with various teams.ResponsibilitiesOwn the architecture, design, delivery, and evolution of the TaxAct mobile application across iOS and AndroidLead mobile capabilities including authentication, biometrics, secure storage, notifications, deep linking, device integrations, performance, and app store operationsDefine the appropriate balance between native mobile and web-based experiencesDrive platform quality, reliability, security, and maintainabilityEvaluate emerging technologies and modernize the mobile platform where appropriateAct as the technical lead for mobile initiatives across engineering, product, design, security, and platform teamsOperate independently to identify opportunities, define solutions, and drive executionBuild prototypes, evaluate technologies, and solve complex technical problemsAdvise stakeholders on mobile architecture, platform capabilities, user experience, release strategy, and operational excellenceImprove mobile engineering practices, tooling, standards, and documentationUse AI-assisted development tools and agentic workflows to accelerate design, implementation, testing, debugging, documentation, and researchMaintain accountability for correctness, security, performance, and maintainabilityEvaluate emerging AI-powered engineering tools and help establish adoption standardsReview and validate AI-generated work to ensure production-quality outcomesSkills8+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience building, shipping, and operating production mobile applicationsProven ownership of complex mobile applications or platform capabilities across iOS and AndroidExperience driving initiatives from concept through production with minimal directionExperience supporting the full mobile lifecycle, including releases, observability, crash analysis, performance optimization, and platform upgradesDemonstrated use of AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering effectivenessExperience modernizing applications while maintaining production stabilitySignificant production experience with Flutter and DartStrong understanding of iOS and Android platform capabilities, including authentication, biometrics, secure storage, notifications, deep linking, permissions, and device APIsExperience integrating mobile applications with web applications, WebViews, APIs, backend services, identity providers, and third-party platformsStrong hands-on coding ability and mobile architecture expertiseExperience reviewing and validating AI-generated code and technical solutionsAbility to make pragmatic decisions balancing customer experience, velocity, risk, and maintainabilityOwnership mindset with a focus on outcomesAbility to operate independently and navigate ambiguityStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsPragmatic, customer-focused technical judgmentLeadership through expertise, influence, accountability, and deliveryExperience with WebView-based mobile applicationsExperience with authentication, identity, biometrics, and secure session managementExperience in regulated industries such as tax, fintech, healthcare, or financial servicesExperience with analytics, experimentation, observability, crash reporting, and performance monitoringExperience building reusable mobile tooling or platform capabilitiesCompany OverviewDrake Software is a complete professional tax preparation program for federal and state returns, business and individual. It is a sub-organization of Cinven. It was founded in 1977, and is headquartered in Franklin, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.drakesoftware.com/.