Senior Mobile Architect & Tech Lead — React Native

Slate Auto; Washington; Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation

401k

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Principal Engineer to anchor the Mobile Experience pod. As the senior mobile IC, you will shape architecture, set quality standards, and resolve the toughest gaps across React Native, TypeScript, and native modules.

You will also engage in backend-for-frontend work when needed and influence the product toward a GA launch. The role covers vehicle communication, secure gateways, OTA updates, and cross‑team collaboration, requiring strong leadership in a fast-moving startup

Qualifications

• BS in CS or related field.
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 4 years in mobile development.
• Strong experience with React Native and TypeScript.
• Deep familiarity with C++ native module architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall mobile architecture from Presentation through Native Modules and Data Persistence.
• Drive architecture across epics: EV charging, service scheduling, vehicle settings, and key management.
• Provide technical direction on embedded WebView integrations and secure session handling.
• Lead design reviews, PRs, and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

React Native

TypeScript

C++ native module

Security patterns

CI/CD

Architecture design

Debugging native layer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related

Tools

Datadog

EAS Build

Expo ecosystem

JWT lifecycle

Job description

Slate is seeking a Principal Engineer to anchor the Mobile Experience pod. As the senior mobile IC, you will shape architecture, set quality standards, and resolve the toughest gaps across React Native, TypeScript, and native modules.

You will also engage in backend-for-frontend work when needed and influence the product toward a GA launch. The role covers vehicle communication, secure gateways, OTA updates, and cross‑team collaboration, requiring strong leadership in a fast-moving startup