Software Engineer, Mobile

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Scope of Position
This highly skilled mobile engineer, as part of the Digital Engineering team, will be responsible for building modern, scalable, and high-performance mobile applications. This role bridges design and engineering to deliver intuitive, reliable, and device-aware mobile experiences that support customer workflows and scale across multiple teams and products.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.


Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable mobile code in TypeScript and React Native, participating in code reviews to ensure adherence to standards and best practices
  
• Build responsive and accessible mobile user interfaces that support both portrait and landscape orientations
  
• Integrate and manage device-specific features such as Bluetooth peripherals, push notifications, vibration and haptic feedback, geolocation, camera access, sensors, and orientation changes
  
• Develop and maintain reusable mobile components and shared UI patterns to ensure consistency across applications and platforms
  
• Translate product requirements and design mockups into functional, mobile-first experiences optimized for both iOS and Android
  
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions
  
• Optimize mobile application performance, battery usage, and responsiveness, including efficient handling of large data sets and background tasks
  
• Implement automated testing for mobile workflows using tools such as Jest, React Native Testing Library, Detox, or similar frameworks
  
• Manage mobile release processes, including building, signing, and submitting applications to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, ensuring compliance with platform guidelines
  
• Evaluate emerging mobile technologies, libraries, and frameworks and recommend solutions that improve application capabilities and developer productivityAssume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by direct leader or Company management.
  
• Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency.)
  
  
• Travel Requirements: 10% travel to support training, meetings, etc. as needed.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  
• Minimum of 5 years of professional front-end development experience, including at least 2 years focused on React Native and TypeScript
  
• Hands-on experience with modern build tools such as Vite, Parcel, or Webpack
  
• Experience working in monorepo environments using Nx or Turborepo
  
• Proficiency with schema validation libraries such as Zod or equivalent tools
  
• Experience building interactive data visualizations using D3, Plotly, or similar libraries
  
• Experience with modern state management patterns and front-end testing frameworks
  
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to browser performance and UI reliability
  
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
  
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, as a condition of employment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science or a related field
  
• Experience contributing to design systems or reusable component libraries
  
• Deep knowledge of UI performance optimization techniques
  
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
  
• Passion for creating rich, intuitive, and innovative user experiences
  

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
  
  

• Punctuality and dependability.
  
  

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
  
  

• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
  
  

• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
  
  

• Adherence to Watts' seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
  
  

Working Conditions :

While performing the job duties, you will be working remotely in an office environment. You may be required to occasionally travel to and work in the office on location for meetings, trainings, or as otherwise required by Company management.

Physical Requirements : Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
  
  

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
  
  

• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
  
  

• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
  
  

• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
  
  

• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
  
  

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.
  
  

Pay Range:

The expected salary range for this position is $122-138k yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is "at will," which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.


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Watts in it for you :

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here:

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.