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Iverson · 10 hours ago

Lead Front-End Engineer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date5+ years exp

Iverson is a creative and technology partner to ambitious companies, seeking a high-agency Lead Front-End Engineer. The role involves leading the front-end architecture for a consumer app focused on long-form audio/video, ensuring smooth mobile experiences and ownership of the React Native codebase.

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

React NativeFront-end architectureMobile developmentDesign system implementationState managementPerformance optimizationApp store deploymentOrganization & DetailMultitaskingAI tools usageCommunicationExtreme Ownership Mentality

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 skills
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
Creative Environment

Company

Iverson

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Creative & technology partner to ambitious companies
dateFounded in 2024
location
Costa Mesa, California, US
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.iverson.inc/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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