Tech Lead (Mobile App)

Jubilee Media • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $120,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Tech Lead, you will lead our engineering team in growing and scaling a high-performance mobile dating app! In this role, you’ll split your time (70/30) between writing clean, precise code and mentoring a globally distributed team of engineers. You will drive system design and create app features that feel fresh to Gen Z. This role is the bridge between execution and vision - steering technical decisions, managing developers, and helping us scale with intention!

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, 2+ years in a tech lead or similar roles
• Expertise in Node, Typescript, Postgres, GraphQL, and AWS (or similar)
• Proven experience guiding engineering teams and delivering scalable, high-performance systems
• Experience in supporting user growth and maintaining high user retention for mobile applications (dating app experience a plus!)
• Experience in shipping iOS and Android mobile apps and supporting them
• Experience in troubleshooting front end, backend, database, and infrastructure with modern tools
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in React Native and/or front end mobile development
• Experience in modern AI tools and practices
• Experience in security and compliance for consumer applications
• Familiarity with data science and data engineering

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement core backend systems while owning the supporting infrastructure to ensure a scalable and reliable platform.
• Write production-grade code daily while setting the technical quality bar for the entire engineering team.
• Own system architecture decisions, including performance, scalability, reliability, observability, and cost-efficiency.
• Lead complex technical initiatives end-to-end—from initial design docs to rollout, monitoring, and iteration.
• Mentor and develop engineers, providing technical guidance, pairing, and code reviews that level up the team.
• Partner with product, design, and marketing teams to deliver features that resonate with a Gen Z audience
• Collaborate with nectar Product and Business Development teams on the launch of nectar monetization, including in-app purchases and subscription models

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation – $120,000 - $175,000 💰
• Flexible PTO – Take the time you need to rest and recharge! 🌴
• Generous Holidays – Plus a sweet week-long reset at the end of the year ❄️
• Medical, dental, and vision plans – Choose the one that works best for your lifestyle! 🩺
• Team Retreats, Bonding Activities, and a People-Centered Culture 🌄
• Catered Lunches & Stocked Kitchen 🍪
• Annual Learning Stipend 📚
• Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan 🏦
• Stock Options 📈

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees