Job Description

Overview

Principal Mobile Engineer - Digital Health Tech | The Talent Foundation

Our client is an innovative digital health company revolutionizing how chronic pain is managed. Their mobile app has helped millions reduce pain, prevent opioid prescriptions, and avoid surgeries. This is a mission-driven role that combines technology and healthcare to create real-world impact.

Your Background

Were looking for someone who blends technical expertise with leadership ability. Youve likely:

• Built and scaled consumer mobile apps used by thousands or millions of people
• Made complex architectural decisions that helped technical teams move faster
• Led technical teams through challenging projects
• Stayed hands-on while helping others grow

Technical Depth

You should be a React Native, React, and TypeScript expert. A strong understanding of mobile performance, app architecture, and API design is part of your foundational knowledge.

Growth areas: If you know Node.js, GraphQL, or healthcare tech, great. If not, youll have the chance to learn. What matters most is your ability to solve problems pragmatically and help others do the same.

Requirements

• 12+ years of software development, with 8+ years focused on building complex consumer mobile apps
• Deep expertise in React Native and TypeScript
• Strong track record leading and mentoring engineering teams
• Experience with large-scale system design, distributed systems, and setting technical direction

The Role & Impact

Technical Leadership

• Lead the refactoring of a large React Native app using module federation
• Guide multiple teams shipping new features every two weeks
• Build systems that let teams work independently
• Set architecture standards across the mobile platform that ensure reliability and scalability for millions of daily users
• Lead the DevOps culture with shared on-call rotation

Technical Challenges

• Scale app architecture for millions of daily users
• Design systems for multiple teams to ship independently
• Maintain performance across diverse mobile devices
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC 2
• Build for reliability in low-bandwidth conditions

Your Responsibilities

• Work directly with the CTO on technical strategy
• Participate in leadership and influence decisions of VPs and directors
• Create technical architecture and implementation plans
• Advocate for innovative tools and methodologies that elevate engineering performance across teams
• Guide decisions through reviews and tech discussions
• Pair with developers to solve complex problems
• Participate in technical interviews and planning
• Bridge between technical and business teams to deliver measurable outcomes

Engineering Culture

• High trust, high accountability environment
• Pragmatic, collaborative solutions
• Learning from mistakes
• Balance between autonomy and high standards

Meaningful Work

• Your code helps people avoid unnecessary surgeries
• Direct impact on reducing opioid prescriptions
• Real user feedback about pain reduction
• Build technology that improves lives

Benefits & Environment

Work-Life Quality: 3 days office / 2 days remote

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k with 2% match
• Learning and development budget
• Modern engineering toolset

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React Native, React, TypeScript
• Backend: Node.js, GraphQL, NestJS
• Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Redis, PostgreSQL
• Process: Trunk-based CI/CD

How We'll Help You Be a Successful Candidate

• Tailored interview preparation with deep-dive into company tech
• Personalized interview coaching
• Insights on company culture and expectations

Offer & Career Support

• Expert compensation negotiation guidance
• Data-driven benchmarking for the optimal package
• Dedicated partner throughout the offer process

How to Apply

To learn more about this opportunity and bespoke candidate offerings, click Apply or contact a Talent Concierge at jobs@talent.foundation and reference this job ad.

Our client is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. They make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact a Talent Concierge at jobs@talent.foundation and reference this job ad.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Strategic Management Services

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