Senior Mobile Engineer II

About Us

Live experiences help people cross today’s digital divide and focus on what truly connects us – the here, the now, this once-in-a-lifetime moment that’s bringing us together. To fulfill Gametime’s mission of uniting the world through shared experiences, we make it easy for people to discover and access the live experiences that matter most.

With platforms on iOS, Android, mobile web and desktop supporting more than 60,000 events across the US and Canada, we are reimagining the event ticket industry in order to move at the speed of life.

The Role

The Senior Mobile Engineer II will play a pivotal role in building and modernizing our mobile commerce applications using React Native. We are looking for someone with deep expertise in developing and scaling mobile marketplace application. The ideal candidate will bring experience in creating seamless purchase flows, real-time inventory management, and high-performance mobile commerce experiences.

Above & Beyond: The Impact You'll Make:

• Lead the development and modernization of our React Native mobile applications, with a focus on creating robust ecommerce experiences.
• Architect and implement critical commerce features including checkout flows, payment integration, and real-time inventory management.
• Foster a culture of code excellence, pushing for high standards in React Native design patterns, code quality, and scalable architecture.
• Optimize application performance for handling high-concurrency scenarios common in ticketing and flash sales.
• Build and maintain reusable component libraries and ensure consistent user experience across iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate with the product team to create intuitive purchase flows and reduce friction in the buying process.
• Lead technical initiatives around payment processing, fraud prevention, and secure transaction handling.
  
  

Always Be Curious: Skills You've Learned Along The Way:

• 10+ years of mobile development experience, with at least 5 years focused on React Native development.
• Proven experience building and scaling e-commerce or ticketing applications, particularly those handling real-time inventory and high-concurrency transactions.
• Deep expertise in React Native architecture, state management (Redux/MobX), and performance optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of mobile commerce best practices, including payment gateway integration, secure checkout flows, and PCI compliance.
• Experience with real-time data synchronization, and WebSocket implementation.
• Proficiency in native module development for iOS and Android when React Native bridges are required.
• Experience with automated testing in React Native, including unit testing, integration testing, and E2E testing.
• Knowledge of App Store and Play Store deployment processes and experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.
• Familiarity with analytics implementation and performance monitoring in mobile commerce applications.
• Previous experience working on apps with similar complexity to Gametime, SeatGeek, or other major mobile commerce platforms.
  
  

One Team One Dream: What We Need to Work Together:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• Equivalent practical experience may substitute for the degree requirement
• Experience:
• 10+ years of software development experience
• 4+ years of React Native development experience
• 3+ years of experience building and maintaining e-commerce or marketplace applications
• 2+ years of experience with payment gateway integrations and PCI compliance
• Other Requirements:
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with mobile CI/CD tools (e.g., Fastlane, App Center)
• Knowledge of mobile app security best practices
• Strong command of English for technical communication
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Technical certifications in mobile development or cloud platforms
• Experience:
• Prior work on high-scale ticketing or event management platforms
• Experience with native module development in iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin)
• Track record of mentoring junior developers
• Contributions to open-source React Native projects
• Experience with real-time bidding or auction systems
• Other:
• Experience with A/B testing and feature flagging in mobile applications
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and implementation
• Knowledge of mobile analytics platforms (Firebase, Mixpanel)
• Experience with performance monitoring tools (New Relic, DataDog)
  

What We Can Offer

• Flexible PTO
• Competitive salary & equity package
• Monthly Gametime credits for any event ($1,200/yr)
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Diverse Family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• 401k, HSA, pre-tax savings programs
• Company off-sites and meet-ups
• Wellness programs
• Tenure recognition
  
  

At Gametime pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.

United States - Pay Range

$204,000 - $240,000 USD

Gametime is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, parental status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

Live experiences help people cross today's digital divide and focus on what truly connects us – the here, the now, this once-in-a-lifetime moment that's bringing us together. To fulfill Gametime's mission of uniting the world through shared experiences, we make it easy for people to discover and access the live experiences that matter most.