Skillz · 4 months ago
Lead Software Engineer (Mobile SDK)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$218K/yr - $218K/yr
6+ years expSkillz is the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform revolutionizing the gaming industry. They are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of consumer feature development across their React Native-based SDK, ensuring high-impact user experiences across iOS, Android, and Web.
Developer PlatformeSportsSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile features using React Native, with direct impact across the entire Skillz game catalog
Lead technical execution of consumer product initiatives from conception to release
Translate product requirements into technical tasks and implementation plans for the team
Collaborate with QA to design robust test plans and deliver stable, bug-free releases
Own architectural decisions for the frontend SDK and help shape long-term technical strategy
Improve developer velocity by enhancing tooling, CI/CD workflows, and team processes
Qualification
Required
6+ years of professional experience in mobile or cross-platform development
5+ years specifically using React Native, with a strong grasp of JavaScript/TypeScript
Proficiency in native mobile development (Kotlin, Java, Swift, or Objective-C)
Proven track record of delivering consumer-facing mobile products end to end
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience working with Unity or other game engines
Deeper familiarity with native iOS or Android ecosystems, SDK integration, or game development workflows
Benefits
100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for both you and your dependents
401K matching
Equity incentives
Pre-tax benefit options
Wellness initiatives, including meditation and mental health resources, physical fitness coaching and classes, family planning assistance, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy sessions
Competitive paid time off (PTO) & company holidays, including a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years
Free daily catered lunch, snacks, a full-size gym with showers, commuter benefits, insurance, team bonding events
Company
Skillz
Skillz is a marketplace platform for competition-based mobile games.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$287.3MKey Investors
WestCapTitanium Ventures
2020-12-16Post Ipo Equity· $159M
2020-12-16IPO
2020-05-01Series E
Leadership Team
Andrew Paradise
CEO & Founder
Casey Chafkin
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
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