Lead Mobile Engineer - Android - iOS

Job Title: Lead Mobile Engineer - Android - iOS

Location: New York, New York

Architect the Future of Private Mobile

Primary Skills: iOS, Android, Android development, Swift, Kotlin

Secondary Skills: grpc, collaborative environment, architecting, blending, scalability, mobile strategy, iOS development, workflows, cryptography

Imagine being at the forefront of a movement to redefine mobile privacy and security. Founded by visionary leaders with deep roots in cutting-edge technology and national security, we're not just building another cellular service we're architecting a paradigm shift that empowers individuals to reclaim control over their most personal data.

We're a well-funded, rapidly growing company backed by top-tier venture capital, driven by a powerful mission: to be a force for good in global wireless. We believe that your location, your movements, and your connections are fundamentally private and should remain that way. We're building the technology to ensure that privacy isn't a limitation, but a core feature that enables you to do more, securely.

The Opportunity:

We're seeking a Lead Mobile Engineer to champion and elevate our mobile engineering team, blending technical mastery with exceptional people leadership to deliver secure, high-quality mobile experiences on iOS and Android. Your mission: drive our mobile strategy, cultivate a strong engineering culture, and scale our mobile capabilities.

Our Culture: We're builders focused on impact, offering trust, responsibility, and top-tier benefits.

Qualifications

5+ years Android and 2+ years iOS development (Swift, Kotlin).

Strong understanding of Android internals and modern frameworks (Compose, Room, Hilt).

2+ years managing mobile teams, focusing on growth.

Proven ability to hire and develop talent.

Strong technical skills across both platforms.

Strategic thinking and excellent collaboration skills.

A security and privacy-conscious mindset.

Bonus: Experience with gRPC, cryptography, trusted execution environments, or cellular technologies.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Lead and mentor mobile engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment.

Own mobile engineering hiring and team scaling.

Define technical direction for iOS and Android, ensuring architectural integrity and scalability.

Drive mobile feature delivery in collaboration with Product and Backend teams.

Ensure performant, secure, and user-friendly apps.

Maintain a consistent product experience across platforms.

Improve team workflows and foster learning.