Iverson · 10 hours ago
Lead Front-End Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expIverson is a creative and technology partner to ambitious companies, and they are seeking a high-agency Lead Front-End Engineer who specializes in React Native. The role involves leading the front-end architecture for a consumer app focused on audio/video, ensuring smooth mobile experiences and implementing a shared design system.
Design
Responsibilities
Own the entire React Native (Expo) codebase: architecture, scalability, maintainability, and cross-platform consistency
Design and implement a shared design system—reusable components, theming, typography, spacing, and layout primitives that accelerate feature velocity
Lead media player development: streaming audio/video playback, background mode, mini-player, offline support, resume, speed controls, and rock-solid reliability
Drive performance and reliability: fast startup, smooth scrolling, stable playback, low memory/battery usage—even during hours-long sessions
Own client-side state management, caching, offline-first patterns, and seamless API/data orchestration with backend services
Translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect, accessible UIs while respecting iOS/Android platform conventions
Set front-end standards: folder structure, component patterns, testing, linting, CI/CD, and performance budgets
Debug tough platform-specific issues across devices, OS versions, and network conditions
Qualification
Required
5+ years in front-end/mobile development
3+ years deep in React Native (Expo preferred)
Proven track record shipping complex consumer apps to both app stores
Portfolio or live apps required
Sharp eye for motion, typography, and interaction details
Comfortable leading front-end across multiple client projects or rapid internal builds with tight timelines
Clear, confident, and collaborative communication
Obsessive about code structure, naming, performance budgets, and leaving no jank behind
Deep knowledge of modern React Native ecosystem (Expo, Reanimated, Gesture Handler, testing libraries, Hermes, etc.) and app store deployment
Extreme Ownership Mentality
Already using AI tools (Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT) to accelerate prototyping and debugging
Hungry to ship flawless experiences, relentless about performance, and willing to go deep on a tricky playback bug when it matters
Benefits
Remote-first: Work from anywhere in the United States.
Unlimited time off
Ongoing learning opportunities
Company
Iverson
Creative & technology partner to ambitious companies
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase