Lead Mobile Engineer

Lead Mobile Engineer - Fintech/Blockchain

Location: Remote - Location: US or EU (remote-first, office optional). Based in EST time zone preferably and as close to France, Paris is always the major preference.

Compensation: $140K - $220K

We are hiring a Lead Mobile Engineer to drive the user-facing side of our secure, next-generation financial platform. This remote-first role is focused entirely on mobile, requiring you to design, build, and refine our iOS and Android applications, craft intuitive cross-platform interfaces, and shape the mobile SDKs that developers rely on. This is a critical opportunity to turn complex financial requirements into simple, trustworthy workflows while owning projects end-to-end.

As the Lead Mobile Engineer, you will set the technical direction for our user-facing mobile experience, balancing fintech-grade UX with bank-grade security and reliability. You will be responsible for bringing complex requirements into production quickly and rigorously.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of our flagship iOS and Android applications.
• Own features from idea generation and design through launch and post-launch iteration.
• Refine mobile SDKs and cross-platform frameworks to ensure smooth integrations for developers.
• Integrate bank-grade security and fintech-grade UX into mobile wallets and financial workflows.
• Set and enforce high standards for performance, security, and architecture across the entire mobile codebase.
• Partner closely with product and design teams to ship features fast while maintaining rigor.
• Write clear documentation, conduct thorough code reviews, and mentor teammates.

• Experience: 8+ years in mobile engineering, with proven experience leading projects.
• Mobile Expertise: Expert in React Native or native mobile development (Swift, Kotlin, etc.).
• Cross-Platform Skills: Skilled in cross-platform development and designing SDKs.
• Security: Hands-on experience with WebAuthn, passkeys, and secure authentication mechanisms.
• Domain Knowledge: Proven record of shipping mobile apps in the fintech or on-chain/blockchain sectors.
• Soft Skills: Strong sense of UX, detail-oriented, reliable, and a clear communicator who thrives in fast-moving teams.

• Title & Compensation: Lead Mobile Engineer with a competitive salary of $140,000–$220,000 per year (full-time).
• Equity: Generous stock option grant (100–200 stock options) vested over 4 years.
• Work Model: Remote-first role, open to candidates in the US or EU (office optional).
• Perks: Comprehensive healthcare, 401K, coverage for travel expenses, and high-quality equipment (MacBook Pro)

Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.

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