Staff Engineer : Mobile

Quince; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company based in Bengaluru is seeking a Mid-Senior level Staff Engineer - Mobile. The role involves leading frontend development teams, mentoring developers, and enhancing the user experience on the consumer-facing site. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in frontend development with strong knowledge of JavaScript, React Native, and mobile platforms. The company is dedicated to sustainability and fair production practices, offering a full-time position with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in frontend development.
• 2+ years of experience leading and mentoring a team.
• Experience with performance optimization and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead the frontend development team to deliver user-centric products.
• Mentor team members and ensure they have necessary skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement business requirements.

Skills

JavaScript

React Native

Android

iOS

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make high‑quality essentials at low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just‑in‑time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.

Company Values

• Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.
• High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.
• Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.
• Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.
• Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.

The Role

Staff Engineer - Mobile

Key Responsibilities

• You’ll lead the frontend development team and work closely with product, design, and cross‑org technology teams to deliver high‑quality, user‑centric products on the consumer‑facing site.
• You’re expected to mentor and train team members to ensure they have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand and implement business requirements.
• Build workflows to streamline the business operations, and work on providing the best user experience and constantly improving the same.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest frontend technologies and best practices and apply them to the team's work.
• Ensure the team delivers high‑quality code that is maintainable and scalable to millions of users per day.
• Drive a code review culture and contribute to the development of frontend architecture and design, and help to identify and resolve performance issues.
• Drive performance optimizations in your product with your team.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and daily stand‑up meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in frontend development.
• 2+ years of experience leading and mentoring a team of developers.
• Strong experience with JavaScript, Android or iOS, and React Native.
• Experience with performance optimization and debugging.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with Git, Jira, and other development tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing and deploying web applications using cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Familiarity with server‑side technologies such as Node.js.
• Contributions to open source projects or active participation in developer communities.

Why Quince?

Joining Quince means being part of a mission‑driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Integrity

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing the accommodation form.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Retail