Lead Mobile Software Engineer

NBC Sports Group, a division of NBC Universal, is hiring a Lead Mobile Software Engineer to join our Mobile Engineering team.

The Mobile Engineering group develops cutting-edge features for Rotten Tomatoes and various NBC Sports properties. These features power customer-facing applications and extend services to sports enthusiasts and golf facilities worldwide. You’ll have the opportunity to work with top-tier equipment, a talented team, and competitive compensation, knowing each day you are making a difference in the lives of sports participants.

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary.

Job Duties

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-performance mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms using cross-platform frameworks like React Native, Flutter, or .NET MAUI (Xamarin).
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver feature-rich, user-friendly mobile experiences that align with business goals.
• Lead architectural discussions and ensure mobile applications are scalable, secure, and maintainable, while optimizing for performance.
• Implement best coding practices by conducting code reviews, writing tests, and integrating automated testing strategies to ensure high-quality code.
• Oversee the performance monitoring and optimization of mobile applications, providing guidance on troubleshooting and resolving high-level technical issues.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering growth and learning within the team.
• Keep the team up-to-date with emerging mobile technologies and identify areas where new tools or approaches can drive productivity and quality improvements.
• Champion mobile-first thinking across the organization, advocating for the best user experiences on mobile devices.
• Work with the DevOps team to streamline the continuous integration and delivery pipelines, ensuring quick and efficient releases.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure mobile application performance meets or exceeds company goals.
• Support the full software development lifecycle from concept to post-release monitoring and issue resolution.

Our Technical Stack

Programming Languages: Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin, Java, C#, Javascript

UI Framework: UIKit, SwiftUI, Java, Kolin

Cross Platform Frameworks:

• React Native (JavaScript)
• .NET Native and MAUI (Xamarin) (.NET, C#)

Requirements

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent training/experience.
• 8+ years of experience developing mobile applications for iOS and Android, with extensive knowledge of Swift, Objective-C, Java, and Kotlin.
• Proficiency in cross-platform frameworks like React Native, Flutter, .NET MAUI (Xamarin) or similar technologies.
• Strong understanding of native iOS and Android development, including platform-specific APIs, user interface guidelines, and performance optimization.
• Experience working in a continuous integration environment and adhering to best practices for testing, including unit and integration tests.
• Proven ability to architect scalable, secure, and maintainable mobile applications.
• Familiarity with App Store and Google Play submission processes.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and backend service integration.
• Strong skills in version control systems (Git) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven track record of developing high-volume mobile applications that scale across millions of users.
• Experience breaking down monolithic architectures into microservices.
• Expertise with .NET Native or MAUI Framework.
• Strong ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders, effectively communicating technical decisions.

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

Additional information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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