Lead Mobile Engineer, Deliver
About The Position
College Board is seeking a Lead Mobile Engineer to own and drive the architecture, design, and delivery of native mobile applications across iOS and Android. This role involves leading the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions, setting engineering standards, and guiding technical direction for mobile platforms. The Lead Mobile Engineer will work within the Information Technology division, partnering with product, security, and operations teams to define and implement solutions that ensure the performance, reliability, and integrity of test delivery for high-stakes exams. The position requires deep expertise in native mobile development (Swift for iOS and Kotlin/Android SDK), experience integrating with OS-level and device capabilities, and the ability to design solutions for consistent, secure behavior across diverse environments. The ideal candidate will have experience building cloud-connected mobile applications, working with serverless and event-driven architectures, and driving the adoption of modular, scalable mobile architecture patterns. This role also involves promoting engineering excellence through CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and modern DevOps practices.
Requirements
- 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
- 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 and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.
- Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
- A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input.
- A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking.
- A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success
- Authorization to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Own and drive the architecture of native mobile applications (iOS and Android), defining modular boundaries, component strategies, and platform patterns.
- Design and deliver scalable, secure solutions leveraging native mobile capabilities and cloud-native architectures on popular platforms such as AWS, GCP and Azure.
- Lead the integration of OS-level and device capabilities (e.g., permissions, networking, device controls) to enable secure, consistent behavior across environments.
- Translate ambiguous requirements into clear technical direction, guiding teams from concept through production.
- Establish and evolve reusable mobile frameworks, shared components, and engineering standards across teams.
- Drive prototyping and technical validation for new capabilities, ensuring solutions scale beyond initial implementation.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, setting the bar for native mobile development, code quality, and system design.
- Lead architectural discussions and make high-impact technical decisions, balancing performance, security, and scalability.
- Drive alignment across product, security, and platform teams, ensuring cohesive mobile-to-cloud integration.
- Own resolution of complex, system-level production issues, particularly across devices, operating systems, and environments.
- Champion and evolve CI/CD, observability, and DevOps practices for mobile applications.
- Drive adoption of modern mobile architecture patterns (e.g., modular, layered design) and improve engineering standards across the team.
- Define and influence mobile engineering strategy, particularly across iOS and Android platforms.
- Stay ahead of trends in mobile platforms, OS-level capabilities, and secure application design.
- Mentor engineers and elevate technical capabilities across teams.
Benefits
- Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
- A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
- A team that invests in your development and success
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
