Staff Software Engineer (React Native Application)

As a Staff Software Engineer (React Native Application) at Ephemera, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining high-quality, production-grade consumer mobile applications. Your role will also involve collaborating with engineers and partners to ensure alignment across projects, using your technical expertise to drive team results, and advising leadership on essential technical strategies. Additionally, you'll stress-test our React Native SDKs to ensure reliability and performance.

To qualify for the Staff Software Engineer (React Native Application) position at Ephemera, you should have a minimum of 7-10 years of professional experience in building scalable mobile applications. Advanced proficiency in React Native is crucial, along with knowledge of Swift and Kotlin. Experience in leading engineering teams, contributions to open-source projects, and familiarity with web3 development are all highly desirable.

At Ephemera, our culture is rooted in innovative thinking, collaboration, and enthusiasm for decentralized technology. We thrive in a small team environment where self-direction and tackling challenges are celebrated. We encourage learning and flexibility, offering a remote-first workplace that is designed to foster creativity and productivity.

Ephemera places a high value on professional growth. As a Staff Software Engineer (React Native Application), you'll have opportunities to contribute to significant open-source projects, which can enhance your skills and visibility in the tech community. Plus, our culture of feedback and open communication supports continuous learning and development.

As a Staff Software Engineer (React Native Application) at Ephemera, you can expect a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $250k-$280k, equity options, fully paid health insurance, generous parental leave, and a wellness stipend. We also prioritize work-life balance with unlimited time off and a supportive remote-first work environment.

When discussing your experience with React Native, focus on specific projects where you've utilized the framework to develop mobile applications. Highlight challenges faced and how you overcame them, emphasizing your understanding of best practices in building efficient, scalable apps that align with the vision at Ephemera.

In response to this question, describe your approach to task prioritization, mentioning any tools or methodologies you use (like Agile or Kanban). Provide an example of how prioritizing certain features led to better project outcomes and team efficiency.

Discuss specific techniques you’ve implemented for enhancing application performance, such as code splitting, lazy loading, and monitoring app performance using analytics tools. Offering quantifiable results from previous experiences can enhance credibility.

Talk about your contributions to open-source projects, how you collaborated with other developers, and any initiatives you've led or participated in. Emphasize the skills gained and how these experiences can benefit your role at Ephemera.

Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to describe a complex challenge you've encountered. Make sure to articulate the technicalities involved and the impact of your solution on the project and team morale.

Share your insights on decentralized tech, possibly referencing your experiences or projects related to blockchain or messaging systems. Demonstrating enthusiasm and knowledge about this field can resonate well, given Ephemera's focus.

Discuss the practices you employ to maintain high-quality standards, such as code reviews, pair programming, and regular feedback sessions. It's important to link these practices back to how they would benefit the dynamic at Ephemera.

Think about user engagement metrics, performance benchmarks, and crash analytics. Emphasize the importance of user feedback in driving continuous improvement of the application.

Detail your process for staying updated with evolving technologies. Perhaps mention resources you use or ways you integrate new knowledge into your current projects, highlighting a proactive attitude toward learning.

Reflect on a specific project or initiative where your contributions were pivotal. Emphasize teamwork, innovation, and how your work aligns with success metrics, showcasing how you can bring similar value to Ephemera.