Full-Time

Head of Mobile Engineering

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US Mobile

US Mobile

201-500 employees

Wireless service provider with customizable plans

Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$250k - $325kAnnually

Expert

New York, NY, USA

Position requires onsite presence in New York City.

Category
Mobile Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Flutter
Microsoft Azure
Java
AWS
iOS/Swift
Objective-C
Android Development
React Native
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of professional engineering experience, with at least 7+ years leading mobile engineering teams.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality iOS and Android applications at scale.
  • Deep expertise in mobile development frameworks and languages (Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java, React Native, Flutter, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of mobile app architecture, performance optimization, security, and release management.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and relevant tooling.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across multiple functional teams.
  • Strategic thinker who can balance short-term objectives with long-term vision.
  • Proven ability to foster a positive, results-driven culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
  • Define and communicate the mobile engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with our overarching business goals.
  • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to enhance user experience, performance, and scalability.
  • Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing mobile engineering team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.
  • Establish best practices for coding standards, testing, and deployment to drive consistency and quality across mobile platforms.
  • Work closely with cross-functional partners (Product, Design, Data, etc.) to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Communicate engineering plans, updates, and constraints effectively to leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Oversee architecture decisions for iOS and Android apps, prioritizing security, stability, and scalability.
  • Provide hands-on guidance for complex technical challenges, serving as a technical mentor and thought leader.
  • Establish KPIs and metrics to measure development velocity, code quality, and overall application performance.
  • Optimize release cycles to deliver new features and improvements swiftly without compromising on quality.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continually enhance our mobile applications.
  • Champion a culture of experimentation, rapid prototyping, and iterative product delivery.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in telecom or related industries, working on complex, data-heavy applications.
  • Exposure to data analytics tools, advanced performance testing frameworks, or machine learning integrations.

US Mobile provides wireless service that allows users to connect to all three major networks seamlessly. Their platform supports a wide range of devices, including phones, drones, cars, watches, and pet trackers, ensuring fast connections. The company offers flexible and customizable subscription plans tailored to individual and business needs, which include options for high-speed international roaming and AI-driven savings. US Mobile stands out from competitors by being America's first Super Carrier, providing extensive coverage with a 4G LTE network that reaches over 300 million people and international calling to over 200 countries. The goal of US Mobile is to connect the next billion wireless devices to 4G and 5G networks, enhancing connectivity for a diverse clientele.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$45.2M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing eSIM adoption aligns with US Mobile's seamless connectivity focus.
  • Rising IoT demand boosts need for US Mobile's flexible connectivity solutions.
  • 5G network expansion offers new service opportunities for US Mobile.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from low-cost carriers may lead to a price war.
  • Technical challenges with Apple Watch Cellular plans could harm brand reputation.
  • Manual network switching tool may cause customer confusion and dissatisfaction.

What makes US Mobile unique

  • US Mobile offers seamless switching between major networks, enhancing connectivity options.
  • The company provides customizable plans, catering to individual and business needs.
  • US Mobile's AI-facilitated plan savings optimize customer costs effectively.

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Benefits

Gym Membership

Flexible Work Hours

Competitive Compensation