Lead Mobile Engineer / React Native

MOBILE ENGINEER

React Native

Chicago • Dubai • Tokyo • Remote

📱 Scale Backpack & Blockchain for Mass Adoption

About Backpack

Backpack is a digital wallet revolutionizing how people interact with blockchain and crypto. We're building the infrastructure to bring web3 to the masses, making blockchain accessible, secure, and user-friendly for everyone. As we scale rapidly, you'll play a central role in shaping the mobile experience that millions of users will rely on.

About the Role

You'll be at the center of scaling Backpack and blockchain for mass adoption. As a Mobile Engineer, you'll own critical features from conception to deployment, working on both Android and iOS platforms to deliver a seamless, high-performance mobile wallet experience.

This role is perfect for engineers who are passionate about crypto, thrive on ownership, and want to build products that will onboard the next billion users to web3.

What You'll Do

Build Core Features

• Roll out key features for the Backpack Mobile App for Android and iOS, directly impacting user experience and adoption

Optimize & Debug

• Optimize app performance, identify bottlenecks, and fix bugs to ensure a smooth, reliable user experience

End-to-End Ownership

• Own projects end-to-end—from technical design and implementation to testing, deployment, and monitoring

Cross-Platform Excellence

• Ensure feature parity and optimal performance across both Android and iOS platforms

Collaborate & Innovate

• Work closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver innovative mobile experiences for crypto users

Drive Best Practices

• Contribute to code quality, establish best practices, and help shape the mobile engineering culture at Backpack

What We're Looking For

Passion for Web3 & Crypto

• Genuinely excited about Backpack, web3, and cryptocurrency—you understand the space and want to help drive adoption

React Native Expertise

• 3+ years of professional experience focusing on React Native and mobile app development

Mobile Development Mastery

• Deep knowledge of React Native, JavaScript/TypeScript, and mobile app architecture

• Experience building and shipping production mobile apps to App Store and Google Play

• Understanding of mobile performance optimization, memory management, and debugging techniques

Ownership Mindset

• Strong sense of ownership—you take responsibility for your work from start to finish and care deeply about quality

Communication Skills

• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with global teams

Nice to Have

• Experience with blockchain integrations, wallet applications, or crypto protocols

• Familiarity with native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) development

• Knowledge of web3 libraries and blockchain SDKs

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and mobile DevOps

• Background in security-focused mobile development

What You'll Get

💎 Ownership

Generous equity stake in Backpack

⚡ Fast-Paced

Dynamic startup environment

🌍 Flexible

Hybrid schedule & flexible hours

Generous Ownership & Equity

• Significant equity stake in Backpack—we're looking for owners, not just employees

Fast-Paced Startup Environment

• Work in a dynamic, high-energy environment where you can make an immediate impact

Flexible Working Arrangements

• Flexible working hours and hybrid schedule—balance productivity with personal needs

Exclusive Backpack Perks

• Access to Backpack and Mad Lads perks, including community benefits and exclusive opportunities

Global Office Access

• Choose to work from our offices in Chicago, Dubai, or Tokyo—we'll handle your visa

Remote Option Available

• Remote work is acceptable for the right candidate with proven self-direction and communication skills

Location & Work Model

🏢 Office Locations

Chicago, USA Dubai, UAE Tokyo, Japan

🌐 Work Model

Hybrid (Flexible) or Fully Remote

Position Details

Experience Required

3+ years in React Native development

Primary Tech

React Native, JavaScript/TypeScript

Platforms

Android & iOS

Location Options

Chicago, Dubai, Tokyo, or Remote

Ready to bring blockchain to the masses?

Join Backpack and build the mobile wallet experience for the next billion crypto users!