Staff React Native Engineer

MLabs•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is a high-performance technology development firm responsible for building and operating the foundational infrastructure behind the world’s most active digital asset launchpads. The systems managed by this organization are defined by ultra-low latency, high throughput, and constant high-concurrency load. This is a mission-critical environment where technical precision is paramount and the impact of every deployment is immediate. The organization is seeking an expert React Native Engineer to join its mobile engineering team. This individual will play a pivotal role in building and scaling a world-class mobile application that brings the power of decentralized finance (DeFi) and SocialFi to a global user base. The role involves working across the stack to craft high-performance mobile experiences, shipping at high velocity, and iterating rapidly within a high-growth ecosystem.

Requirements

React Native Expertise: A specialist with a proven track record of building and deploying high-scale mobile applications.
Technical Depth: Deep proficiency in React Native and mobile development best practices, with a comprehensive understanding of performance optimization for both iOS and Android.
Full-Stack Mentality: Comfortable working across the mobile stack, including the integration of native modules where necessary.
Domain Interest: Passionate about cryptocurrency, DeFi, and blockchain technology (or possessing a high level of motivation to gain expertise in the space).
Execution Style: A fast-moving, high-agency engineer who thrives in environments where speed, impact, and ownership matter.

Nice To Haves

Open Source: Active contributions to open-source React Native projects or libraries.
Startup Experience: Previous experience in high-growth startups or fast-paced product teams where user feedback directly drives technical decision-making.
Unmatched Ownership: Significant autonomy to lead features from initial concept through to global deployment.
Scale Exposure: Direct involvement with systems operating at the absolute edge of crypto and social networking scale.
Immediate Impact: The ability to ship features to a massive audience and see real-world results instantly.

Responsibilities

Application Development: Build and maintain a premier mobile application using React Native, ensuring high-performance execution and an intuitive user interface.
Performance Optimization: Optimize mobile architecture for speed, efficiency, and scalability, creating a seamless bridge between complex blockchain interactions and mobile-first design.
System Integration: Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate sophisticated APIs, real-time data streams, and decentralized technologies.
Rapid Iteration: Execute fast-paced shipping cycles, gathering user feedback and refining the mobile experience to drive long-term engagement and retention.
Technical Problem Solving: Solve complex challenges related to non-custodial crypto wallets, smart contract interactions, and real-time on-chain data updates.
Code Excellence: Maintain a clean, modular, and scalable codebase while pushing the boundaries of what is possible in modern mobile development.
Strategic Collaboration: Work alongside designers, engineers, and product leadership to define the roadmap and future of the mobile platform.