Software Engineer-React Native

About the role:

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with expertise in React and React Native, particularly in deploying applications across Android and web environments. You’ll be a founding software engineer for Ditto’s new no-code/low-code product that allows anyone with a web browser to build a mobile application powered by Ditto.

This is a high-visibility technical role with a tremendous opportunity to impact the company’s trajectory. The successful applicant will have a track record of shipping mobile apps and have an opinion on what a beautiful mobile app looks and feels like. Please note that this role is remote but will require regular on-site team meetups in San Francisco, CA.

As a Software Engineer for the App Builder, you will:

• Develop and maintain responsive and scalable UI components using React.js
• Build and optimize applications for Android using React Native
• Deploy the Android app on the Google Play Store on a regular basis
• Implement best practices in front-end architecture, including component-driven development, code reusability, and performance optimization
• Ensure high-quality code by writing unit tests and integration tests
• Work closely with backend engineers to ensure seamless integration of APIs

What you’ll need:

• 3+ years experience as a Software Engineer
• Proficiency in TypeScript, React and React Native
• Experience deploying mobile applications for Android, including an understanding of Google Play Store submission processes
• Familiarity with web application deployment
• Experience in developing React Native libraries (Native Modules)
• Solid understanding of modern front-end build pipelines and tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and within a team

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity with mobile-first and responsive design principles
• Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks such as Cypress or Jest
• Experience with Kotlin or Swift programming languages