Jump

Mobile Engineering Manager

Jump1 months ago
Location

Remote (US)

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 230,000 – 230,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

May 28, 2026

Full TimeRemoteManager

The role

Summary

Lead Jump's mobile engineering team building high-performance iOS and Android consumer applications for the end-to-end sports fan engagement platform. This hands-on management role requires someone who balances product excellence, engineering rigor, and team development while embracing modern AI-assisted development practices to accelerate delivery. You'll partner with Product and Design to scale experiences across a multi-tenant architecture serving NBA, WNBA, and NWSL teams.

What you'll do

Lead and Mentor Mobile Engineering Team: Build, develop, and mentor a team of iOS and Android engineers delivering consumer-facing applications. Establish clear career growth paths, provide regular feedback, and create an inclusive culture of ownership and continuous improvement. Actively participate in recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding as the organization scales.
Drive Mobile Roadmap Execution: Own the mobile engineering roadmap, balancing speed, quality, scalability, and maintainability. Work with Product and Design to prioritize features, define technical requirements, and ensure timely delivery of polished fan experiences that delight millions of users across NBA, WNBA, and NWSL platforms.
Architect Mobile Platform and Infrastructure: Evolve the mobile architecture to support a multi-tenant ecosystem powering numerous partner apps. Collaborate with backend and platform engineering teams on API design, data flows, observability, experimentation frameworks, and performance optimization. Ensure the shared codebase and architecture scales efficiently.
Establish Engineering Excellence Standards: Implement strong engineering practices around testing, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, code quality, and operational excellence. Drive adoption of industry best practices for iOS (Swift, SwiftUI) and Android development. Lead technical design discussions and provide strategic guidance on architectural decisions and long-term technical direction.
Integrate AI-Assisted Development Practices: Champion modern AI development tools and workflows to enhance team productivity and accelerate delivery cycles. Evaluate emerging technologies that improve code quality, reduce debugging time, streamline documentation, and enhance the overall software delivery process. Make data-driven decisions about tool adoption and integration.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Design, Engineering, and Operations teams to align on priorities, technical strategy, and execution plans. Communicate technical depth to non-technical stakeholders while translating business objectives into technical requirements. Ensure transparency and alignment across the organization.

What we look for

Technical

iOS Development ExpertiseProven experience building and shipping production iOS applications with deep proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI. Understand iOS frameworks, performance optimization, memory management, and the full app lifecycle from development through App Store deployment.
Android Development KnowledgeSolid experience with Android development and Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP). Understand Android architecture, lifecycle management, and cross-platform code sharing strategies to maximize efficiency across iOS and Android platforms.
Mobile Architecture and ScalabilityDeep understanding of scalable mobile architectures, shared codebases, multi-tenant systems design, and API-driven applications. Experience with separation of concerns, dependency injection, modular architecture, and patterns that enable rapid feature development at scale.
CI/CD and Quality PracticesStrong background in establishing testing strategies (unit, integration, UI testing), implementing robust CI/CD pipelines, performance monitoring, crash reporting, and analytics instrumentation. Experience with mobile development tools, build systems, and deployment automation.
Performance and Reliability EngineeringExpertise in optimizing mobile app performance, managing memory constraints, reducing app size, and ensuring reliability across diverse device configurations. Experience with observability, debugging tools, and data-driven optimization approaches.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or EquivalentFormal education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and computer architecture principles applicable to mobile systems.

Experience

8+ Years Software EngineeringExtensive software engineering background with meaningful experience building and shipping production mobile applications. Track record of delivering high-quality, performant consumer applications that scale to millions of users.
2+ Years Engineering ManagementDemonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams with responsibility for hiring, mentoring, performance management, and team development. Experience coaching engineers through career growth and building high-performing teams.
Consumer Product ExperienceExperience building consumer-facing applications with emphasis on performance, reliability, and exceptional user experience. Understanding of how product decisions impact millions of end users and the iterative approach to feature development.
High-Growth Startup EnvironmentComfort operating in fast-moving startup or high-growth environments with ambiguous requirements, rapid change, and the need to balance quality with velocity. Experience scaling engineering practices alongside organizational growth.

Skills

Required skills

Swift and SwiftUIProduction-level iOS development with Swift and SwiftUI frameworks. Ability to guide team members and establish best practices for modern iOS architecture.
Kotlin and Kotlin MultiplatformStrong Kotlin fundamentals with hands-on experience implementing Kotlin Multiplatform solutions. Understanding of KMP architecture for efficient cross-platform development.
Engineering LeadershipAbility to lead, mentor, and develop engineers. Strong communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills. Capacity to balance technical excellence with business objectives.
System Design and ArchitectureExpertise in designing scalable, maintainable mobile architectures. Experience with multi-tenant systems, shared platform strategies, and API-driven application design.
Mobile Development LifecycleComprehensive understanding of the complete mobile app development lifecycle including design, development, testing, deployment, and post-release monitoring across iOS and Android platforms.
Technical CommunicationAbility to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skill in translating business requirements into technical specifications.

Nice to have

AI-Assisted Development ToolsFamiliarity with modern AI development tools and workflows such as GitHub Copilot, AI code assistants, and automated testing frameworks. Enthusiasm for exploring how AI can enhance engineering productivity and quality.
Sports and Entertainment TechnologyExperience building products in sports, entertainment, ticketing, e-commerce, or other high-scale consumer product domains. Understanding of fan engagement, marketplace dynamics, and live event technology.
Experimentation and AnalyticsFamiliarity with experimentation platforms, A/B testing frameworks, analytics systems, personalization engines, and engagement systems. Experience driving product decisions through data and experimentation.
Distributed Team LeadershipExperience leading distributed or remote teams and managing teams through periods of rapid growth. Ability to build strong team culture and collaboration in a remote-first environment.
Backend and Platform IntegrationUnderstanding of backend systems, API design patterns, data models, and platform infrastructure. Experience collaborating with backend teams on system-wide initiatives and performance optimization.

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 230,000 – 230,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Remote-First Work Environment

Fully remote position with flexibility to work from anywhere. Jump is built as a remote-first company with tools, processes, and culture optimized for distributed collaboration across time zones.

Competitive Equity Package

Generous equity compensation as part of your total compensation package. Jump was founded by Marc Lore (e-commerce innovator), Alex Rodriguez (MLB legend), and Jordy Leiser, backed by Seven Seven Six and Forerunner Ventures. Opportunity to participate in company growth and success.

Flexible PTO Policy

Unlimited, flexible paid time off policy. Jump trusts employees to manage their own time off needs and encourages a healthy work-life balance with no rigid restrictions on vacation days.

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement savings plan to support your long-term financial security and retirement planning.

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with low out-of-pocket costs. Coverage extends to employees and their families.

Paid Parental Leave

16 weeks of paid parental leave available to both primary and secondary caregivers. Supports work-life balance during major life transitions.

Work-from-Home Tech Reimbursement

$1,000 reimbursement toward home office setup and technology equipment. Ensures remote team members have quality ergonomic setups and necessary tools for productivity.

Sustainability Program

Company-paid subscription to offset carbon emissions and maintain carbon neutrality for employee activities including work travel. Aligns with environmental responsibility values.

Interview process

  1. 1
    Recruiter Screen — Initial conversation with Jump's recruiting team to understand your background, career goals, and alignment with the role. Estimated duration: 30 minutes. Focuses on your engineering management experience, mobile development background, and interest in the sports technology space.
  2. 2
    Engineering Manager Interview — Conversation with the VP of Engineering or another engineering leader to discuss your leadership philosophy, team building approach, and technical acumen. Topics include handling team conflicts, scaling engineering organizations, mentoring strategies, and your approach to balancing speed with quality. Estimated duration: 60 minutes.
  3. 3
    Technical Deep Dive — Technical interview with senior mobile engineers discussing system design, architecture decisions, iOS/Android development best practices, and navigating complex technical challenges. May include whiteboarding or architecture discussion focused on multi-tenant mobile platforms and scalability patterns. Estimated duration: 60 minutes.
  4. 4
    Cross-Functional Collaboration Interview — Interview with Product, Design, or Backend Engineering leaders to assess your ability to collaborate across teams, communicate technical concepts, and partner on strategic initiatives. Discussion of how you've successfully influenced and worked with non-engineering functions. Estimated duration: 45 minutes.
  5. 5
    Leadership and Values Discussion — Conversation with founders or senior leaders focused on alignment with Jump's core values: begin and build with trust, play like the underdog, win as a team, and do your thing. Discussion of your experience in startup environments, approach to innovation, and enthusiasm for AI-assisted development practices. Estimated duration: 45 minutes.
  6. 6
    Offer and Negotiation — Final stage including offer discussion with clear compensation details. Jump emphasizes transparency and follows a standardized compensation framework where all managers at the same level receive the same compensation package regardless of background or previous salary. Opportunity to discuss equity package and benefits in detail.
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Jump is transforming the live sports experience with the only end-to-end fan engagement platform built specifically for sports teams and venues. By focusing on aligned incentives between teams and fans, our platform unifies ticketing, merchandise, and game day operations - creating a smoother, more fan-friendly experience.

New York, USAFounded 2021jump.com

Tech Stack

Languages
SwiftKotlin
Frameworks
SwiftUIKotlin Multiplatform (KMP)Android Framework
Databases
Mobile Local Storage Solutions
Tools
XcodeAndroid StudioGitCI/CD SystemsAI Development Assistants
Other
Experimentation PlatformsAnalytics and ObservabilityRESTful APIs and GraphQLTesting Frameworks
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