Lead Mobile Engineer (iOS/Android)

TL;DR

Lead Mobile Engineer (iOS/Android): Own and drive the architecture, design, and delivery of native mobile applications for high-stakes digital assessments with an accent on security, performance, and scalability across diverse devices. Focus on integrating OS-level capabilities, cloud-native architectures, and ensuring extreme reliability in proctoring tools for exams like SAT and AP.

Location: Remote (USA). Candidates near CB offices have option for hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). Authorization to work in the United States required. Occasional travel for business purposes.

Salary: $168,000–$183,000

Company

Mission-driven not-for-profit organization building technology for trusted education programs like SAT and AP exams at national scale.

What you will do

• Own and drive architecture of native mobile applications for iOS and Android, defining modular boundaries and platform patterns
• Design scalable, secure solutions leveraging native capabilities and cloud architectures on AWS, GCP, Azure
• Lead integration of OS-level features like permissions, networking, and device controls for consistent behavior
• Establish reusable frameworks, shared components, and engineering standards; prototype new capabilities
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, resolve production issues, and drive CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Influence mobile engineering strategy and stay ahead of trends in platforms and secure design

Requirements

• 7-10+ years building hybrid or native mobile apps (iOS/Android)
• Strong expertise in Swift (iOS) and Kotlin/Android SDK with platform internals
• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex apps using modular, scalable patterns
• Integrate OS-level and device capabilities; work across desktop ecosystems
• Cloud-connected apps, CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure as code
• Application security, observability, mentoring, problem-solving, communication
• Bachelor’s in computer science or related (preferred)

Nice to have

• Experience with React, TypeScript, or modern web technologies

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive team with comprehensive package including fair compensation adjusted by location
• Mission-driven work expanding educational opportunities
• Collaborative culture emphasizing growth, feedback, impact, and excellence
• Curiosity for emerging tech like AI, learner's mindset, and empathetic approach

Hiring process

• Resume review, recruiter screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise (e.g., live coding), panel interview, leadership conversation, reference checks