Software Engineer (React Native)

About The Company
PrizePicks is recognized as the fastest-growing sports company in North America, earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for its rapid expansion and innovative approach to daily fantasy sports (DFS). As a leading platform in this industry, PrizePicks offers a dynamic and engaging experience for sports fans by covering a wide array of leagues including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles such as League of Legends and Counter-Strike. With a team of over 550 dedicated employees, the company fosters an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to contribute their unique perspectives. PrizePicks is committed to transforming the DFS industry by reimagining how fans engage with their favorite sports and providing a seamless, best-in-class user experience.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Overall Game Experience (OGX) team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in TypeScript and React Native to design, develop, and own critical features within our mobile application. Your responsibilities will include enhancing developer experience through tooling, managing deployment pipelines, executing large-scale refactors, and ensuring optimal app health and performance. You will work on complex technical challenges, define the technical roadmap from conceptualization to deployment, and mentor engineers across the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on a product used by millions of users, shaping the future of fantasy sports and mobile gaming experiences.
Qualifications

• 8–10 years of professional software engineering experience, with extensive hands-on experience building production React Native applications at scale
• Proven track record of leading multiple complex technical initiatives and successfully delivering results across teams
• Deep understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle, including architecture, build systems, deployment pipelines, and post-release monitoring
• Experience developing mobile applications supported by large-scale, high-throughput distributed systems serving millions of users
• Strong mentorship skills with a history of elevating engineering teams through standards-setting and technical leadership
• Mastery-level proficiency in TypeScript, with a solid understanding of best practices, patterns, and type systems
• Expertise in React Native, including performance optimization, native modules, complex animations, and cross-platform consistency
• Experience with Expo and its ecosystem, monorepo tooling (Yarn workspaces), and mobile build/release infrastructure
• Knowledge of mobile testing strategies, including Jest, Maestro for E2E testing, and automation tools
• Proficiency with CI/CD workflows for mobile development, OTA updates, staged rollouts, and app store pipelines
• Understanding of backend API design and integration, particularly with Go and Rails services
• Ability to operate with full autonomy, make high-stakes decisions, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in fully remote engineering environments

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the technical standards, architecture, and best practices for mobile features, ensuring scalability and maintainability
• Lead the design and delivery of complex, high-scope projects requiring deep technical judgment and cross-system coordination
• Improve team efficiency by enhancing developer tooling, build pipelines, and workflows to facilitate faster iteration and higher confidence in releases
• Establish and enforce standards for component architecture, testing, accessibility, performance, and deployment across the mobile team
• Mentor engineers at all levels, fostering technical growth and a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate with engineering managers, product teams, and other senior engineers to align technical strategies with business goals
• Ensure seamless integration between the mobile app and backend services, maintaining consistency in API contracts and data flow
• Participate in on-call rotation, owning systemic reliability improvements and leading incident response efforts for critical production issues

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Flexible paid time off to promote work/life balance, with a strong encouragement of taking at least two weeks off annually
• Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week parental leave and disability benefits
• Modern work schedules and workplace flexibility focused on productivity and results
• Company-sponsored in-person events and team outings to foster team cohesion
• Lifestyle enhancement programs and wellness initiatives
• Provision of necessary company equipment, with options for Windows or Mac devices
• Opportunities for professional growth through annual performance reviews and career development programs

Equal Opportunity
PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our shared success.