Deputy Chief Engineer - React Native

About the role

This hybrid position is based in Charlotte, NC, with in-office work required Tuesday thru Thursday. Relocation assistance can be provided for non-local US candidates. No visa sponsorship will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead React Native adoption by defining integration strategies that align with existing native iOS and Android development practices.
• Arcitect, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable mobile application features.
• Partner with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and platform teams to deliver intuitive, high-quality mobile experiences.
• Continuously improve application performance, responsiveness, reliability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to technical planning and help evolve Vanguard’s mobile architecture, tooling, and engineering standards.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers to strengthen React Native, native mobile, and cross-platform engineering capabilities across the team.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least three years of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Extensive experience designing and developing cross-platform mobile applications with React Native.
• Strong proficiency in bridging native modules, managing platform-specific configurations, and integrating third-party SDKs.
• Advanced knowledge of TypeScript and experience building maintainable, type-safe codebases.
• Deep understanding of mobile performance optimization, including startup time, bundle size, memory management, and frame-rate stability.
• Proven experience implementing high-quality user interfaces, state management patterns, and platform-specific behaviors.
• Self-directed, ownership-oriented mindset with the ability to drive initiatives from concept through delivery.
• Strong collaboration skills and effectiveness working across co-located, remote, and hybrid teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least three years of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Extensive experience designing and developing cross-platform mobile applications with React Native.
• Strong proficiency in bridging native modules, managing platform-specific configurations, and integrating third-party SDKs.
• Advanced knowledge of TypeScript and experience building maintainable, type-safe codebases.
• Deep understanding of mobile performance optimization, including startup time, bundle size, memory management, and frame-rate stability.
• Proven experience implementing high-quality user interfaces, state management patterns, and platform-specific behaviors.
• Self-directed, ownership-oriented mindset with the ability to drive initiatives from concept through delivery.
• Strong collaboration skills and effectiveness working across co-located, remote, and hybrid teams.

Skills

• Experience working within a large-scale mobile development organization supporting more than 10 feature teams.
• Experience leading React Native adoption for complex existing native iOS and Android applications using a brownfield integration approach.
• Working Knowledge of React Native for Web and/or React Strict DOM.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to, scale, and maintain shared cross-platform design systems.
• Familiarity with app distribution platforms, including TestFlight and Google Play Console, as well as automated release pipelines.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and mobile delivery automation, including GitHub Actions.
• Proactive problem solver with a strong interest in adopting modern mobile technologies and improving development velocity.
• Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.

Benefits

Vanguard offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Financial wellness
• Physical wellness
• Personal wellness

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is hybrid, with in-office work required Tuesday thru Thursday.