[Hiring] Senior Engineer - React Native @Discogs

Role Description

The Senior Engineer is a high-impact technical role responsible for designing, building, and maintaining complex systems while fostering a culture of engineering excellence. As a vital member of the Discogs Mobile squad, this engineer serves as a bridge between high-level architectural vision and practical product delivery, creating high-performance applications. In this capacity, you will shift from pure execution to empowerment, co-creating quality standards and providing technical guidance that enables squads to be self-sufficient. You will champion best practices in React Native development and collaborate closely with other squads to develop scalable, optimized mobile features.

Qualifications

• Core Stack: proficiency in JavaScript, React, React Native, TypeScript, Redux, and Native iOS (Swift or Objective-C).
• Languages & Scripting: Working knowledge of Python and additional mobile languages (Java/Kotlin) is required.
• API & Data: Deep understanding of HTTP APIs, REST, GraphQL, and JSON data integration.
• Tooling & DevOps: Proficiency with Git, VSCode, Android Studio, XCode, Apple Store Connect, Google Play Console, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Architecture: Expertise in modern software architecture, including microservices, event-driven architecture, and cloud-native systems.
• Product Thinking: Ability to treat internal platforms as products and understand how code affects business outcomes.
• Communication: Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build consensus without direct authority.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated initiative to research technical discussions independently and seek data to support ideas.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a Math/Computer Science related field or equivalent work experience.
• Software Experience: 4+ years of experience developing software solutions, including building and optimizing production systems under load.
• Mobile Specialization:
  • 4+ years of mobile development experience.
  • 3+ years of experience with React Native.
  • 2+ years of experience with native iOS development.
• Agile Leadership: 4+ years of experience in agile development (Scrum/Kanban), leading projects from requirements to delivery without guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: salary, plus performance-related bonus program
• 401(k) with employer match
• 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• 4 weeks paid vacation, increasing based on tenure
• 18 weeks paid leave for birth moms
• 8 weeks paid parental leave, including for adoption
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Annual professional and personal development allowance
• Work from home office set-up and expense allowances
• Flexible work location opportunities
• Employer matching toward charitable contributions