Sr. Mobile Architect, iOS & Android (onsite in NYC)

Company descriptionPublicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.OverviewSenior Manager, Mobile ArchitectAt Publicis Sapient, we help organizations unlock value through digital business transformation—building products and platforms that matter to our clients and their customers.As a Senior Manager of Mobile Engineering, you will lead the architecture, delivery, and evolution of enterprise-scale mobile platforms across iOS and Android.You will operate at the intersection of engineering, product, and platform strategy—defining mobile architecture standards, influencing enterprise design decisions, and enabling teams to deliver high-quality mobile experiences at scale.This role requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex business problems into scalable mobile solutions aligned with long-term client impact.ResponsibilitiesYour ImpactLead and govern a scalable, multi-module mobile platform architecture (iOS and Android) enabling multiple cross-functional teams to deliver independently and in parallelDefine and drive architectural patterns for intelligent mobile clients, including local orchestration engines, autonomous task execution, and seamless cloud interactionDirect the execution of high-precision, battery-optimized location-aware systems, including background tracking and geofencing capabilitiesArchitect platform-native, on-demand delivery strategies integrated with OTA configuration to optimize binary size, improve release velocity, and decouple personalization from app store cyclesPartner with enterprise architects to design secure, high-throughput integration layers (e.g., REST, GraphQL) across payment systems, loyalty platforms, and distributed backend servicesEstablish and govern release management practices, including release trains, feature toggle lifecycle, kill-switch protocols, branching strategies, and environment promotion gatesEmbed security, dependency auditing, and secrets management into CI/CD pipelines while overseeing app store governance (phased releases, expedited reviews, version deprecation)Collaborate with leadership across Mobile Engineering, AI/Data Science, Product, UX/UI, and Security to translate business roadmaps into technical execution strategiesDesign and implement a token-driven UI architecture that integrates design primitives into platform-native code, enabling consistency and faster delivery across teamsLeverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) and agentic workflows to accelerate development and reduce repetitive tasksPartner with platform and data teams to ensure adoption of APM, error reporting, and analytics standards while enforcing performance and quality gatesChampion the integration of on-device ML models and local inference capabilities to deliver low-latency, privacy-first user experiencesBuild and develop high-performing engineering teams through mentorship, coaching, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaborationQualificationsYour Skills & ExperienceExtensive experience building and scaling enterprise mobile applications across iOS and/or AndroidProven experience defining and implementing large-scale mobile architectures (modular, multi-team, platform-driven)Deep understanding of mobile system design, performance optimization, and background processing capabilitiesExperience designing and integrating mobile platforms with enterprise backend systems and APIs (REST, GraphQL, etc.)Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, release governance, and application lifecycle managementExperience implementing security best practices in mobile platforms, including dependency management and secrets handlingDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and align engineering outcomes with business goalsExperience working in Agile environments with distributed teams and complex delivery landscapesStrong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiencesSet Yourself ApartExperience leading mobile platform transformations for large enterprises or digital transformation programsDeep expertise in design systems, token-based UI architecture, and enabling design–engineering integration at scaleExperience with mobile observability, analytics governance, and performance optimization frameworksFamiliarity with on-device ML, edge computing, or AI-assisted application experiencesTrack record of building and mentoring engineering teams and scaling engineering capabilitiesDemonstrated behaviors aligned with Publicis Sapient values such as Learning Mindset, Inclusive Collaboration, and Partnering for Client Impact—particularly driving long-term stakeholder outcomes and cross-team alignment at scaleAbility to anticipate future technology trends and translate innovation into practical business solutionsAdditional informationAn inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.Competitive compensation and benefits package.Flexibility to support work-life balance.Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.Generous paid leave and holidays.Wellness program and employee assistance.As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io Range: $150,000 - $250,000