Senior Mobile Engineer (React Native)

About Arena Club

Step into the revolution. Arena Club is not just disrupting the collectibles market—we’re igniting a seismic shift in the industry. Imagine being part of a company that will soon be a household name, one that visionary leaders like 5x World Series Champion Derek Jeter and trailblazing entrepreneur Brian Lee are propelling into the stratosphere. We’re redefining sports cards and memorabilia with the first-ever digital card show, built on rock-solid trust, transparency, and an exhilarating passion for the game. This is your chance to join the team before we become the next Uber or Google of collectibles.

Role Overview

Join our fast-growing startup in West Los Angeles as a Senior Mobile Engineer and lead the evolution of our mobile application, now a year old and the most engaging part of our platform, featuring the best user experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and accelerate our mobile development, leveraging our standout features to drive scalability and innovation. We’re seeking super smart engineers to join our dynamic team and supercharge our progress. This position is in-office, fostering a fun and collaborative environment, with flexibility for a hybrid arrangement to accommodate personal needs as life comes up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of our first mobile application using React Native
• Collaborate with product and UX/UI designers to build a great experience for our customers
• Work closely with backend and web engineers to ensure a seamless user experience across platforms
• Design and implement robust app architectures and complex user interfaces
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application
• Raise the engineering bar, set development standards, and identify and correct bottlenecks
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation

Qualifications

• Experience leading mobile app development projects
• 7+ years of experience in mobile application development
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous integration
• Familiarity with cloud messaging APIs, push notifications, and building eCommerce marketplaces
• Ability to move fast and iterate quickly in a startup environment while maintaining high code quality
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical trade-offs effectively

Tech Stack

• Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, React Native, Rx, IoC/DI
• Mobile Tools: Bazel, analytics tools, A/B testing frameworks
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (S3, SQS, etc.) and/or GCP, Docker (optional, based on backend alignment)

Location

• West LA office – primarily in-office 5 days a week to foster a collaborative environment, with flexible hybrid options available to accommodate personal needs