React Native Engineer

SOLANA FOUNDATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unmatched ownership and autonomy

Exposure to cutting-edge crypto systems

Fast-paced work environment

Job summary

SOLANA FOUNDATION in New York is seeking a React Native Engineer to develop and scale cutting-edge mobile applications. You will play a pivotal role in crafting high-performance, seamless mobile experiences that integrate the power of crypto and SocialFi.

The ideal candidate has strong expertise in React Native, a track record of successful mobile app deployments, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges. This position offers unmatched ownership and the opportunity to impact a large user base rapidly.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of building and deploying mobile applications at scale.
• Proficient in React Native and mobile development best practices.
• Comfortable with integration of native modules and optimisation for iOS and Android.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a world-class mobile application using React Native.
• Optimise for speed, efficiency, and scalability.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate APIs and data streams.

Skills

React Native

Mobile application development

Performance optimisation

Blockchain interactions

Problem-solving

Job description

Who We Are

Baton Corporation is the development company that builds and operates the entire technology stack behind pump.fun, the largest memecoin launchpad in production today. The systems are low latency, high throughput, live under constant load, and break if you get them wrong.

What You’ll Do

As a React Native Engineer on our mobile team, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and scaling our mobile application, bringing the power of crypto and SocialFi to users worldwide. You’ll work across the stack to craft high-performance, seamless mobile experiences, shipping fast and iterating rapidly in a high-growth environment.

• Build and maintain a world-class mobile application using React Native, ensuring smooth performance and an intuitive user experience.
• Optimise for speed, efficiency, and scalability, creating a seamless bridge between blockchain interactions and mobile-first design.
• Work closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs, real-time data streams, and decentralised technologies.
• Iterate quickly—shipping features, gathering feedback, and refining the mobile experience to drive engagement and retention.
• Solve complex technical challenges related to crypto wallets, smart contract interactions, and real-time data updates.
• Maintain a clean, modular, and scalable codebase while pushing the boundaries of mobile development.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and product leaders to shape the future of our mobile platform.

Who You Are

• A React Native specialist with a strong track record of building and deploying mobile applications at scale
• Proficient in React Native and mobile development best practices, with a deep understanding of performance optimisation
• Comfortable working across the mobile stack, integrating native modules and optimising for iOS and Android
• Passionate about crypto, DeFi, and blockchain (or highly motivated to dive in)
• Ideally an active contributor to open source react native projects
• A fast-moving, problem-solving engineer who thrives in an environment where speed and impact matter
• High-agency and ownership-driven, capable of leading features end-to-end with minimal guidance
• Experienced in high-growth startups or fast-paced product teams, where iteration speed and user feedback drive decision-making
• Excited to be part of a world-class engineering team, building the next generation of mobile-first crypto applications

What It's Like To Work Here

• We work in person
• Hours can be long and unconventional
• The pace is intense
• Expectations are high, and impact is immediate
• Working at Baton is not for everyone

Why Join Us?

• Unmatched ownership and autonomy
• Exposure to systems operating at the edge of crypto scale
• The ability to ship fast and see real-world impact immediately

If you’re motivated by responsibility, speed, and building products used by massive audiences, you’ll feel at home here.