Head of Mobile Engineering

Posted 10 Days Ago
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New York, NY
250K-325K Annually
Senior level
Internet of Things • Mobile • Other • Software
We’re on a mission to revolutionize connectivity. We're building the next-generation connectivity platform.
The Role
As the Head of Mobile Engineering, you will lead mobile development teams in creating user-centric applications. Responsibilities include defining technical vision, overseeing architecture, mentoring the team, collaborating across departments, and optimizing development processes for performance and quality.
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About US Mobile

At US Mobile, we’re building the next-generation Super Carrier—deeply innovative, user-centric, and obsessively focused on making connectivity simpler, smarter, and more accessible. We see a future where flexibility and transparency are the norms, and we aim to deliver a seamless mobile experience that challenges the status quo in telecom.


Role Overview

As the Head of Mobile Engineering at US Mobile, you will lead our mobile development teams to create world-class, user-centric applications that define the future of connectivity. Working closely with Product, Design, and other key stakeholders, you’ll set the technical vision, scale our mobile platforms, and ensure that our engineering culture fosters innovation, accountability, and excellence. This is a unique opportunity to spearhead the engineering efforts behind a next-generation Super Carrier, transforming how people connect and communicate.


Key Responsibilities

Technical Strategy & Vision

Define and communicate the mobile engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with our overarching business goals.

Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to enhance user experience, performance, and scalability.

Team Leadership & Development

Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing mobile engineering team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.

Establish best practices for coding standards, testing, and deployment to drive consistency and quality across mobile platforms.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Work closely with cross-functional partners (Product, Design, Data, etc.) to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Communicate engineering plans, updates, and constraints effectively to leadership and other stakeholders.

Architectural & Code Excellence

Oversee architecture decisions for iOS and Android apps, prioritizing security, stability, and scalability.

Provide hands-on guidance for complex technical challenges, serving as a technical mentor and thought leader.

Operational Efficiency & Delivery

Establish KPIs and metrics to measure development velocity, code quality, and overall application performance.

Optimize release cycles to deliver new features and improvements swiftly without compromising on quality.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continually enhance our mobile applications.

Champion a culture of experimentation, rapid prototyping, and iterative product delivery.


Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of professional engineering experience, with at least 7+ years leading mobile engineering teams.

Proven track record of delivering high-quality iOS and Android applications at scale.

Technical Skills

Deep expertise in mobile development frameworks and languages (Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java, React Native, Flutter, etc.).

Strong knowledge of mobile app architecture, performance optimization, security, and release management.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and relevant tooling.

Leadership & Soft Skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across multiple functional teams.

Strategic thinker who can balance short-term objectives with long-term vision.

Proven ability to foster a positive, results-driven culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Bonus Points

Experience in telecom or related industries, working on complex, data-heavy applications.

Exposure to data analytics tools, advanced performance testing frameworks, or machine learning integrations.


Why Join US Mobile?

Impact: Shape the mobile applications that will power our vision of a next-generation Super Carrier.

Innovation: Work in a highly collaborative environment where bold ideas and cutting-edge tech are celebrated.

Growth: Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and plentiful opportunities for personal and professional development.

Culture: Join a forward-thinking team driven by a shared mission to redefine the future of connectivity.

Top Skills

Flutter
Java
Kotlin
Objective-C
React Native
Swift
The Company
New York City, NY
131 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

At US Mobile, we’re on a mission to revolutionize connectivity. We're building a next-generation connectivity platform to connect the next billion wireless devices onto nationwide 4G and 5G networks, including your phone, drone, car, watch, pet tracker, and everything in between. We’re accomplishing this by leveraging cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking UI design.

Whether it’s with our free high-speed international roaming, customizable perks, AI-facilitated plan savings, customizable plans, or real-time dashboards, we’re building the industry’s most delightful user experience all backed by our excellent customer service.

US Mobile’s 4G LTE network reaches more than 300 million Americans and includes international calling to over 200 countries and territories, but you will never hear from an operator at US Mobile. Our real, live Customer Support Representatives are available by phone or chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – to keep you connected, informed, and saving with US Mobile.

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