Discogs · 21 hours ago
Senior Engineer II - React Native (REMOTE)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $128K/yr
4+ years expDiscogs is the largest crowd-sourced, community-driven database of recorded music information in the world. They are seeking a Senior Engineer II who will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining complex systems, while fostering a culture of engineering excellence within the Discogs Mobile squad.
CommunitiesDatabaseMusic
Responsibilities
Technical Strategy
Cross-Squad Influence: Communicate across multiple squads to identify blockers, mitigate architectural risks, negotiate data contracts, and drive systematic improvements to mobile development practices
Strategic Alignment: Ensure all technical work aligns with long-term Architectural Vision and business outcomes rather than just output
Mobile Development & Execution
Full Lifecycle Delivery: Take full responsibility for the technical development of large, complex features from concept to deployment with minimal guidance
Modernization: Maintain and adapt existing legacy codebases while simultaneously driving the modernization of the technology stack
Native Integration: Utilize native iOS experience to develop and incorporate native modules into React Native environments
Quality Assurance: Implement comprehensive test coverage (unit, end-to-end, and integration) and manage CI/CD pipeline automation, including hotfixes
Observability: Utilize tools such as Datadog, Firebase, and Luciq for effective debugging, monitoring, and performance optimization
Process Improvement & Collaboration
Operational Excellence: Drive the use of standardized tools to reduce development friction ("Time to First Commit") and establish faster feedback loops to reduce "Blocked Time" per ticket
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, UX, and QA to examine ticket feasibility, simplify features, and deliver high-quality products that align with user needs
Mentorship: Coach junior engineers by providing technical oversight, detailed documentation, code reviews, and "Lightning Talks" to champion best practices
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Experience with Native Android (Java/Kotlin)
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
Company
Discogs
Discogs is an online database and marketplace of music releases.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Jorg Mohaupt
2018-01-11Series Unknown· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Kevin Lewandowski
CEO
Lloyd Starr
COO
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