Lead React Native Engineer
Skillz
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. We are looking for a Lead React Native Engineer to join our team at our Las Vegas headquarters, working onsite five days a week, to lead mobile SDK projects, build high-quality iOS and Android features, and shape the SDK's architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mobile SDK projects from planning to release, ensuring smooth technical execution across teams
- Build and maintain high-quality iOS and Android features using React Native
- Break down product goals into technical tasks and guide engineers through implementation
- Partner with QA to create solid test plans and deliver bug-free releases
- Boost developer efficiency by improving tools, workflows, and team processes
- Shape the SDK's architecture and contribute to long-term technical planning
Requirements
- 6+ years of Software Engineering experience with cross-platform or native mobile development in languages such as React Native (JavaScript, TypeScript), Java, Kotlin, Objective-C, or Swift
- 6+ years of experience in React Native Mobile development environment, or equivalent, via cross-platform development in web or mobile technologies
- Able to work in-office 5 days a week in Las Vegas (relocation assistance available for Vegas HQ)
- Experience in the Gaming Industry is strongly preferred or experience with Unity and/or a passion for building services for games
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a technical field of study, or equivalent industry experience
Nice to Have
- Experience in the Gaming Industry
- Experience with Unity
- Passion for building services for games
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a technical field of study
- Equivalent industry 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, virtual therapy
- Paid time off (PTO) & company holidays, including a shutdown between Christmas and New Years
- Onsite headquarters with free daily breakfast and catered lunch, snacks, full-size gym with showers, commuter benefits, team bonding events
Working at Skillz
Skillz fosters a culture of impact, innovation, and collaboration. We create value, obsess over our product, and aim to make a difference in the world. Our environment encourages high standards, professional growth, and feedback. We operate like a startup, emphasizing teamwork, diversity, and inclusion, and are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
Job Details
About Skillz
Website
skillz.com
Company Size
101-250 employees
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Industry
Software Publishers
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