Senior Mobile Software Developer

Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.

Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.

As a Senior Mobile Software Developer, you’ll have the opportunity to create a meaningful impact by delivering an engaging, high-quality educational mobile game that inspires and entertains millions of children around the world. In this role, you’ll use your skills to improve our mobile gaming experience, design tools that foster collaboration, and mentor colleagues, helping to shape the future of our team and product. If you’re passionate about building innovative, user-friendly mobile applications and solving complex challenges in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Impact

• Create and deliver a high-quality, inclusive educational mobile game that supports learning and fun for millions of children worldwide.

• Enhance the mobile experience to ensure it is accessible, engaging, and user-friendly for diverse audiences.

• Design and maintain frameworks that empower developers to collaborate seamlessly and improve the mobile experience.

• Stay informed about evolving mobile technology trends and integrate best practices to keep our product innovative and relevant.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to build features that connect web and mobile experiences seamlessly.

• Champion best practices for consistent, high-quality, and efficient development processes.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning by sharing constructive feedback through thoughtful code reviews.

• Support and mentor team members, amplifying their skills, celebrating their contributions, and fostering professional growth.

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About You

• You have 7+ years of experience developing mobile applications for iOS and Android.

• You’re skilled in languages like Swift, Kotlin, and Native SDKs and have a passion for creating intuitive user experiences.

• You are familiar with Fastlane and automated build processes to streamline development.

• You understand Human Interface Guidelines, App Review Guidelines, and Android Mobile Guidelines, ensuring high-quality products.

• You have experience with cloud messaging APIs and push notifications to enhance user engagement.

• You are mindful of the needs of older or lower-spec hardware, ensuring performance for all users.

Bonus Points

• Experience with React Native, offering flexibility and scalability for mobile development.

• Knowledge of game-specific mobile frameworks that enhance player engagement and interactivity.

• Familiarity with building hybrid web/native applications, bringing together the best of both platforms.

Working at Prodigy

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every student in the world love learning! At Prodigy Education, your work positively impacts the lives of millions of students and teachers worldwide.

• Join a company which empowers a Growth Mindset among its team members, so you grow as we do. You’ll also work on award-winning products which harness the magic of math and power of language for students in grades 1st-8th.

• We understand that a thriving team is at the core of our success. So, on top of an inspirational mission and rewarding work, our Total Rewards Program reflects our commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.

• It’s not just about the work though; it's about the culture. As the Toronto Star reports in a recent feature on Prodigy: "Prodigy’s secret sauce is that it sees its corporate culture as something that is built slowly from the ground up and is always evolving.” Check it out here.

• #LI-Remote, #LI-Hybrid, #LI-Onsite

Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.

Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at jobs@prodigygame.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at jobs@prodigygame.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs.