Senior Mobile Engineer

Job description

About Splash:

Splash brings people and communities together through the gamification of live sports and events. We nurture, foster, and inspire the competitive spirit that lives within us all - one season, one game, one play at a time. With a variety of sports categories and pool formats to choose from, Splash is the best place to host a contest - whether it’s a friendly competition with friends and family or a high stakes real money game with thousands of participants. We’re a small, quickly growing, and remote-first team, looking for talented people who love sports and tech startups!

Position Overview:

As a Senior Mobile Engineer at Splash Sports, you will be a key technical contributor responsible for building and maintaining high-quality mobile applications across both iOS and Android platforms. In addition to your hands-on development work, you’ll serve as a technical leader and innovator, pioneering the integration of generative AI technologies into our mobile experiences and sharing your expertise with the broader engineering team. This role combines deep technical execution with thought leadership in emerging AI capabilities for mobile.

This a full-time, remote role for candidates located within the U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and ship features for both iOS and Android applications, ensuring code quality and performance across platforms
• Collaborate with product management and design teams to architect new product features that align with user needs and business objectives
• Pioneer the exploration and integration of generative AI technologies into mobile experiences, identifying opportunities to enhance user engagement and app functionality
• Lead technical initiatives to progress the use of genAI to accelerate mobile app development, including evaluating models, tools, and implementation approaches. This includes conducting research and proofs-of-concept with emerging generative AI technologies, assessing their viability for mobile development
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to mobile engineers, sharing knowledge about cross-platform development and AI innovations
• Drive technical excellence by establishing and promoting best practices for mobile development, code sharing, and AI integration
• Contribute to technical architecture decisions and advocate for scalable, maintainable solutions
• Stay at the forefront of mobile development trends, proactively identifying opportunities and risks
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and foster a culture of continuous learning

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of mobile development experience with strong proficiency in both iOS (Swift/SwiftUI) and Android (Kotlin) development
• Proven track record of shipping high-quality mobile applications to production
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns, performance optimization, and platform-specific guidelines
• Experience leveraging AI capabilities to accelerate mobile development
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Self-motivated and effective in a remote-first, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with generative AI technologies (OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, Google AI, or similar platforms)
• Experience with cross-platform development frameworks (Flutter, React Native, Kotlin Multiplatform)
• Familiarity with backend development, APIs, and cloud services
• Experience with A/B testing and experimentation frameworks
• Knowledge of application testing and app store deployment processes
• Passion for exploring emerging technologies and sharing knowledge with teams

Compensation & Benefits As a Splash team member, you’ll receive a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• A competitive annual salary range of $150-165k. This range may be modified, and final compensation may vary based on work experience and skill level
• Potential to earn equity in the company via the company stock option plan
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Annual company retreats & team offsites
• Frequent company-wide games with cash prizes
• An exciting opportunity to be a part of the fast-growing sports betting industry, where you’ll help build products for millions of fans across the country!

Splash is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.