Lead Front-End Engineer

Iverson; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Unlimited time off

Growth opportunities

Creative environment

Job summary

Iverson is seeking a Lead Front-End Engineer who obsessively pursues smooth mobile experiences and owns React Native like a product. You will lead the front-end architecture for a consumer app heavy on long-form audio/video, translating designs into pixel-perfect UIs on iOS and Android, while establishing standards, tooling, and performance budgets.

You will drive cross-project front-end initiatives, mentor peers, and own the end-to-end quality of the mobile codebase, including Expo ecosystem,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in front-end/mobile development
• 3+ years deep in React Native (Expo preferred)
• Portfolio or live apps required

Responsibilities

• Own the React Native (Expo) codebase: architecture, scalability, maintainability, cross-platform consistency
• Design and implement a shared design system—reusable components, theming, typography, spacing
• Lead media player development: streaming audio/video playback, background mode, mini-player, offline support
• Drive performance and reliability: fast startup, smooth scrolling, low memory usage
• Own client-side state management, caching, offline-first patterns, and API orchestration
• Translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect, accessible UIs for iOS/Android
• Set front-end standards: folder structure, components, testing, linting, CI/CD
• Debug platform-specific issues across devices and network conditions

Skills

React Native

Expo

Frontend architecture

Leadership

Performance optimization

Tools

Reanimated

Gesture Handler

Hermes

Job description

Iverson is a creative and technology partner to ambitious companies. We help businesses identify opportunities and solve their most pressing problems. Thumb-stopping campaigns, brand formation, and world-class interface design are just a few ways we drive impact.We are looking for a high-agency Lead Front-End Engineer who obsesses over smooth mobile experiences and owns React Native like it’s their own product. You’ll lead the front-end architecture for a consumer app heavy on long-form audio/video.

Key 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.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years in front-end/mobile development with 3+ years deep in React Native (Expo preferred). Proven track record shipping complex consumer apps to both app stores. Portfolio or live apps required.
• Creative Vision: Sharp eye for motion, typography, and interaction details—you make “good” designs feel great in motion.
• Multitasker: Comfortable leading front-end across multiple client projects or rapid internal builds with tight timelines.
• Communication: Clear, confident, and collaborative—able to align with designers on feasibility, push back constructively, and unblock the team.
• Organization & Detail: Obsessive about code structure, naming, performance budgets, and leaving no jank behind.
• Workflow Understanding: Deep knowledge of modern React Native ecosystem (Expo, Reanimated, Gesture Handler, testing libraries, Hermes, etc.) and app store deployment.
• Extreme Ownership Mentality: You treat crashes and playback stutters like personal failures and fix them fast.
• AI Forward: Already using AI tools (Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT) to accelerate prototyping and debugging.
• “That Dog”: Hungry to ship flawless experiences, relentless about performance, and willing to go deep on a tricky playback bug when it matters.

Why Join Iverson?

• Remote-first: Work from anywhere in the United States. Our culture is built to support remote-first collaboration and flexibility. If you are local to OC and want to join us in office, there are always open desks.
• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited time off and the autonomy to structure your workday in a way that suits you best.
• Growth-Oriented: We’re committed to helping our team members grow personally and professionally through ongoing learning opportunities and meaningful challenges.
• Creative Environment: Be part of a team that celebrates design, innovation, and a playful approach to solving problems.