Engineering Manager - React Native

Overview: This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Fliff Inc. We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager - React Native in Texas (USA). This role offers the opportunity to lead and grow a talented team of engineers building cutting-edge mobile and web applications in a fast-paced, user-focused environment. The Engineering Manager - React Native will combine hands-on coding with strategic leadership to deliver scalable, high-performance features that enhance user engagement. You will work closely with product and design teams, guide architecture decisions, and foster a culture of technical excellence. This position requires balancing people management with coding responsibilities while driving innovation and maintaining high standards across the platform. Candidates will thrive in a collaborative, creative, and results-driven setting where their contributions directly impact the product and user experience. Base pay range$209,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr AccountabilitiesIn this role, you will: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4-8 engineers, providing ongoing feedback and growth opportunities Stay hands-on by contributing 30-40% to the codebase while setting technical standards for quality and performance Guide architecture and design decisions for scalable, maintainable, and testable React Native applications Break down complex, real-time data challenges into manageable components and deliver effective solutions Ensure data accuracy, UI responsiveness, and code quality across all applications Collaborate with product and design teams to scope, prioritize, and deliver engaging features Own delivery timelines, sprint planning, and resource allocation to ensure smooth execution Drive hiring, onboarding, and performance management for your engineering team Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence RequirementsThe ideal candidate will have: 6+ years of frontend engineering experience with expertise in React Native and TypeScript 5.0+ 2+ years of experience managing or mentoring engineers and leading technical teams Strong command of React fundamentals, including functional components, hooks, context, and advanced patterns Deep knowledge of state management tools such as Redux (with middleware like Thunk/Saga) and Context API Experience with performance optimization, code splitting, lazy loading, and responsive UI design Proficiency integrating backend APIs (REST and WebSocket) into complex applications Experience with debugging tools, testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library), and analytic tools (DataDog, MixPanel, Google Analytics) Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Prior experience in high-growth startups, gaming, or real-time application environments is preferred