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Lead Frontend Engineer (React Native Mobile SDK)

Skillz

Las Vegas, NV
Full Time
Senior
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

If you want to build, develop, and see your impact, join Skillz and level up your Career! Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. By fostering social competition within games, the Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in their games and providing operational support while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition. At Skillz, we understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Want to join a team made up of alums from Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, Wynn Resorts and more? Learn more to see if Skillz is the right fit for your next career move!

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile features using React Native, with direct impact across the entire Skillz game catalog.
  • Lead technical execution of consumer product initiatives from conception to release.
  • Translate product requirements into technical tasks and implementation plans for the team.
  • Collaborate with QA to design robust test plans and deliver stable, bug-free releases.
  • Own architectural decisions for the frontend SDK and help shape long-term technical strategy.
  • Improve developer velocity by enhancing tooling, CI/CD workflows, and team processes.
  • Work onsite 5 days/week at our Las Vegas, Nevada headquarters.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional experience in mobile or cross-platform development.
  • 5+ years specifically using React Native, with a strong grasp of JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Proficiency in native mobile development (Kotlin, Java, Swift, or Objective-C).
  • Proven track record of delivering consumer-facing mobile products end to end.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with Unity or other game engines.
  • Deeper familiarity with native iOS or Android ecosystems, SDK integration, or game development workflows.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Total Starting Compensation including Base + Bonus + Equity: $288,000 - $461,750
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for you and your dependents.
  • 401K matching, equity incentives, pre-tax benefit options.
  • Wellness initiatives including meditation, mental health resources, physical fitness coaching, family planning assistance, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy sessions.
  • Paid time off (PTO) & company holidays, including a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years.
  • Work at our Las Vegas headquarters with free daily breakfast, catered lunch, snacks, a full-size gym with showers, commuter benefits, insurance, team bonding events, and more.

Working at Skillz

Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 26, 2025
Job CategoryMobile Development
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About Skillz

Website

skillz.com

Company Size

101-250 employees

Location

Las Vegas, NV

Industry

Software Publishers

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