Lead Mobile Engineer

Role Description

As a Lead Mobile Engineer, you will own and drive the architecture, design, and delivery of native mobile applications across iOS and Android. You will lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions, setting engineering standards and guiding technical direction for mobile platforms.

The Deliver team is responsible for building and operating the core products that deliver high-stakes digital assessments to millions of students each year. Responsibilities include:

• Owning the end-to-end student testing experience, including:
• Bluebook – the student-facing desktop application used to take digital exams
• Mission Control – a large-scale, AWS-based backend that supports authentication, test delivery, telemetry, resilience, and security
• Test & Results Packaging – systems that ingest, digitize, secure, package, and deliver test content to students through the Bluebook client
• Building tools for educators during live testing, allowing proctors to:
• Monitor student progress in real time
• Detect and investigate anomalies
• Troubleshoot student issues on test day

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience building and delivering hybrid or native mobile applications (iOS and Android)
• Strong expertise in Swift (iOS) and Kotlin/Android SDK, with deep understanding of mobile platform internals
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end delivery of complex mobile applications using modular, scalable architecture patterns
• Experience designing applications that integrate with OS-level and device capabilities (e.g., permissions, networking, device controls)
• Experience working across desktop ecosystems and understanding cross-environment constraints
• Familiarity with building cloud-connected mobile applications on popular platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release processes for mobile applications
• Experience with infrastructure as code
• Strong understanding of application security, including authentication, secure communication, and device-level considerations
• Experience implementing observability and monitoring (logs, metrics, alerts) for production systems
• Experience with React, TypeScript, or modern web technologies, particularly in support of cross-platform or hybrid applications
• Proven ability to mentor engineers, drive technical decisions, and influence architecture across teams
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (preferred)

Requirements

• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions
• Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
• A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth
• A drive for impact and excellence
• A collaborative and empathetic approach
• Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications, experience, and market data
• Transparent conversations about compensation and benefits throughout the hiring process
• Comprehensive package designed to help you thrive