[Remote] Staff Engineer, Mobile – Tech Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gametime is dedicated to uniting the world through shared live experiences, and they are seeking an experienced Staff Mobile Engineer to join their Engineering team. This role involves guiding the mobile technology for their flagship product, collaborating with various stakeholders, and leading initiatives to enhance mobile app performance and reliability.ResponsibilitiesDefine and drive the long-term technical vision and architecture for Gametime's mobile platform across iOS and Android via React NativeExplore, evaluate, and champion AI-powered capabilities within the mobile development workflow — including agentic coding tools, on-device intelligence, and AI-driven personalization featuresOwn the end-to-end technical strategy for the mobile app, from architecture patterns and platform infrastructure to performance and release engineeringLead cross-functional initiatives spanning mobile, backend, product, design, and data teams, ensuring alignment on priorities and executionEstablish and enforce engineering standards for code quality, testing, observability, and mobile-specific best practices across the orgMentor and uplift engineers at all levels through code reviews, architectural guidance, and technical thought leadershipDrive mobile app performance, reliability, and release quality — including CI/CD pipelines, crash monitoring, and progressive rollout strategiesPartner with Product and Design to shape the mobile roadmap, translating business goals into technically sound solutionsIdentify and eliminate platform-level bottlenecks that slow down team velocity or degrade user experiencePromote a high-performing, inclusive engineering culture through tech talks, documentation, and engineering excellenceSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)10+ years in software engineering5+ years of hands-on experience building and scaling production mobile applications, including significant time in React NativeDeep, production-proven expertise in React Native, including the New Architecture (Fabric/TurboModules), bridging native modules, and cross-platform parity strategiesExperienced leveraging AI for code generation and evangelizing best practices for integrating it into the development workflowStrong understanding of both iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) native layersExpert-level TypeScript usage for type safety, scalability, and maintainable codebases across large mobile teamsDeep experience with scalable state management patterns (Redux, Zustand, Jotai, or equivalent) and mobile-specific architectural patternsExpert at diagnosing and resolving React Native and native performance bottlenecksStrong command of mobile crash reporting, performance monitoring, and analytics toolingDeep knowledge of App Store and Google Play release processes, phased rollouts, feature flags, and OTA update strategiesStrong culture of testing — unit, integration, and end-to-end testing for mobile using tools like Jest, Detox, or MaestroProficient with RESTful and GraphQL API design and consumption patterns, and cloud infrastructure as it relates to mobile backendsDefines technical direction for the mobile platform with clarity, conviction, and organizational buy-inDeep understanding of the mobile product surface area with the ability to lead initiatives from concept through production at scaleShapes engineering practices, architectural decisions, and tooling choices that extend beyond the mobile team to the broader engineering organizationActively mentors engineers and uplifts team performance through coaching, feedback, and hands-on pairingIndependently manages the full lifecycle of complex, multi-team projects with competing priorities and stakeholdersTrusted partner to Product, Design, Data, and Engineering peersHelps shape technical direction, roadmap priorities, and engineering best practices at the organizational levelExperience evolving mobile architectures toward a micro frontend model, enabling modular, independently deployable features that scale with growing teams and product complexityBenefitsFlexible PTOCompetitive salary & equity packageMonthly Gametime credits for any event ($1,200/yr)Medical, dental, & vision insuranceLife insurance and disability benefitsDiverse Family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility401k, HSA, pre-tax savings programsCompany off-sites and meet-upsWellness programsTenure recognitionCompany OverviewGametime sells last-minute tickets to the most popular events in sports, music, and theater. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.gametime.co.Company H1B SponsorshipGametime has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.