Senior Mobile Engineer (React Native)
About The Position
Fanfix is a premier content platform dedicated to empowering creators and fostering meaningful connections with their fans. We provide a safe, brand-friendly environment where creators can pursue their passions and monetize their work. With a global community of over 7 million fans, our platform enables engagement through features like direct messaging, memberships, tipping, and exclusive content. We’re committed to continuous innovation, building high-performance web applications that elevate the creator and fan experience. As a Senior Mobile Engineer at Fanfix, you’ll design and develop scalable mobile applications using React Native and Expo. Working closely with product, design, and backend teams, you’ll deliver fast, reliable, and visually polished native experiences on iOS and Android. With expertise in TypeScript, NativeWind, and modern mobile UI frameworks, you’ll ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability while improving app performance and mentoring other engineers. This role is suited for a proactive engineer who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is passionate about crafting smooth, high-quality mobile experiences. You’ll report to the Lead Application Engineer.
Requirements
- Extensive experience building cross-platform apps with React Native, including navigation, animations, and performance optimization.
- Proven experience with Expo SDK, EAS Build/Submit/Update, and OTA delivery workflows.
- Strong command of TypeScript for clean, type-safe, and maintainable codebases.
- Familiarity with modern React Native UI frameworks such as NativeWind and shadcn/ui.
- Deep understanding of app startup time, bundle optimization, memory management, and frame-rate stability.
- Proven experience integrating GraphQL or REST APIs using tools such as React Query or Apollo Client.
- Knowledge of bridging native modules, managing platform-specific configurations, and integrating third-party SDKs.
- Proficient with Jest and React Native Testing Library, plus experience with end-to-end frameworks such as Detox or Maestro.
- Demonstrates precision in UI execution, state management, and platform-specific behavior.
- Self-driven, with the ability to take ownership of projects and deliver features from conception to completion.
Nice To Haves
- Experience contributing to or maintaining a shared cross-platform design system (e.g., shadcn/ui + NativeWind + Radix primitives).
- Familiarity with TestFlight, Google Play Console, and automated release pipelines.
- Understanding of GitHub Actions, EAS Build pipelines, and remote caching in monorepo environments.
- Experience integrating PostHog, LaunchDarkly, or similar tools for analytics and feature rollout.
- Familiarity with Sentry, Expo Application Services, or equivalent tools for monitoring app health and stability.
- Comfortable working in Turborepo with shared packages, utilities, and backend adapters.
- Anticipates and resolves performance and UX challenges early.
- Passionate about adopting new mobile technologies and improving development velocity.
- Thrives in a fast-moving startup environment with evolving priorities and product goals.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain native app features that deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and user experience.
- Partner with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to create intuitive, pixel-perfect mobile experiences.
- Write and maintain robust unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and stability.
- Continuously improve app performance, startup time, and responsiveness.
- Take ownership of key mobile features or modules from ideation to release.
- Participate in technical planning and help shape the future of Fanfix’s mobile architecture and tooling.
- Guide and support junior and mid-level engineers to strengthen the team’s native expertise.
Benefits
- Base salary ($160K - $230K) + Annual Bonus
- 100% Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance, including all dependents!
- 401k
- Generous PTO / paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Fun working environment at a high growth tech startup!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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