We're looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone's fingertips.
This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance.
JOB DESCRIPTIONLocation RequirementThis position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved locations:
Los Angeles, CAJob SummaryWe are seeking a
Principal Mobile Engineer with deep expertise in
iOS development and strong working knowledge of
Android, who will drive the design, development, and evolution of
AI-enabled mobile applications. This role combines
hands-on technical leadership,
mobile architecture ownership, and
mentorship, while partnering closely with Product, Design, Backend, Data, and AI teams.
The ideal candidate is passionate about building
secure, scalable, and intuitive mobile experiences, and is excited to apply
AI/ML capabilities-such as personalization, intelligent automation, and predictive insights-directly within mobile products.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the architecture and development of native iOS applications, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability across devices.
- Provide technical direction and code-level leadership for Android development to ensure cross-platform consistency and quality.
- Define and enforce mobile engineering standards, best practices, and reusable components across the mobile ecosystem.
- Implement on-device and cloud-based ML capabilities using modern mobile and backend frameworks.
- Architect and develop native iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Backend Engineering, and QA to deliver seamless mobile experiences.
- Lead technical initiatives to improve mobile CI/CD pipelines, crash analytics, and performance monitoring.
- Implement observability and monitoring solutions using tools like Firebase and Xcode Instruments.
- Mentor junior mobile engineers and promote best practices across iOS and Android development.
- Partner with business stakeholders to translate product requirements into scalable mobile solutions.
- Operate in an AI-driven SDLC environment, leveraging tools like GitHub Copilot and Xcode AI integrations
- Implementing and managing Datadog dashboards, Google and Adobe analytics. monitors, and alerts for mobile applications
Required Qualifications- 10+ years of mobile development experience, with 3+ years in a technical leadership role focused on iOS.
- Expert-level proficiency in Swift, Swift UI, Combine, and UIKit.
- Working knowledge of Kotlin, and Android architecture components.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, Fastlane, and Firebase.
- Familiarity with App Store and Google Play deployment processes, including TestFlight and internal testing tracks.
- Experience operating in cloud-connected mobile architecture (Azure or AWS).
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, OAuth2, and mobile security best practices.
- Strong understanding of accessibility standards such as WCAG and ARIA and be able to implement inclusive design practices to ensure mobile applications are usable by people of all abilities.
- Experience in implementing and managing Datadog dashboards, Google and Adobe analytics. monitors, and alerts for mobile applications.
- Experience with automated testing, unit testing, TDD, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Development Tools: Xcode, Android Studio, Github, Jira, Confluence, Figma.
- Familiarity with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and user behavior tracking.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment with AI-enhanced workflows.
- Strong Project Organization Skill with budgeting, scope
- Strong Communication Skill
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in fintech or consumer-facing mobile platforms.
- Familiarity with operational domains such as mobile payments, identity verification, and push notification systems.
- Contributions to open-source mobile libraries or technical publications.
**Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship****Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above**POSITION TYPERegular
PAY RANGEThe targeted base salary for this position is $149,000 to $214,300 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate's geographical location.
We're Here to Support You-Accommodations Upon RequestGreen Dot is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity. Our goal is to support every applicant in showcasing their talents and potential.
Work Authorization RequirementAt Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices. However, we are currently unable to offer be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Important Notice on Application AccuracyWe value integrity in our hiring process. Please ensure that all information provided in your resume and application is accurate and authentic. Submissions found to be fraudulent or misleading will result in disqualification from consideration, and any offers extended may be rescinded.
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