Web3 Jobs: Senior Mobile Engineer

About Polygon Labs:

Polygon Labs specializes in developing Ethereum scaling solutions for Polygon protocols, engaging with ecosystem developers to provide scalable, affordable, secure, and sustainable blockchain infrastructure for Web3. Initially creating a suite of protocols, Polygon Labs facilitates easy access to major scaling solutions, including layer 2s (zero-knowledge rollups and optimistic rollups), sidechains, hybrid chains, app-specific chains, enterprise chains, and data availability protocols.

The scaling solutions developed by Polygon Labs have gained widespread adoption, supporting tens of thousands of decentralized apps, exceeding 225 million unique addresses, creating over 1.2 million smart contracts, and processing 2.56 billion total transactions since inception.

The existing Polygon network hosts prominent Web3 projects such as Aave, Uniswap, and OpenSea, along with well-known enterprises like Robinhood, Stripe, and Adobe. Polygon Labs is committed to environmental sustainability, aiming to lead Web3 in becoming carbon negative.

Senior Mobile Engineer:

We are seeking a Senior Mobile Engineer to join our PolygonID team and contribute to the development of our mobile product suite. This role plays a key part in addressing digital identity challenges. Working closely with top professionals in the identity field worldwide, you will have a unique opportunity for learning and growth within Polygon, a leading Web3 company. Reporting to a Director of Engineering, this role offers a chance to make a substantial impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for the development and maintenance of the mobile stack.
• Design and implement robust architectures connecting low-level libraries, blockchain platforms, mobile SDKs/apps, and dApps.
• Develop high-quality, performant, modern, clean, and readable code within set deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, product, support, and business development, contributing valuable ideas to our product roadmap and goals.
• Engage in the research and implementation of core identity libraries, exploring novel mobile UX approaches.
• Transform ideas and designs from our design and product teams into exceptional user experiences.
• Exhibit passion for blockchain, digital identity, privacy, and decentralization.

A Day in the Life:

• Develop Dart (Flutter), Kotlin, Swift code for our mobile SDKs and apps.
• Interact with identity libraries (written in C++, Go, JS) used by our mobile code.
• Collaborate with Product, Backend, Frontend, QA, Support, and Solution Engineering teams for product delivery, maintenance, and improvement.
• Work closely with mobile teammates on daily activities.

About the Team:

• We are looking for positive, optimistic, proactive, and creative individuals, mirroring the ethos of our team.
• Our organizational structure is as flat as possible, allowing everyone to participate in all aspects of product development.
• Autonomy is highly valued and encouraged.
• Teamwork is essential.
• This role is expected to lead mobile development and drive innovation beyond conventional boundaries.
• Processes and best practices are collaborative products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in Swift for developing mobile native apps.
• Experience in developing mobile native apps with Kotlin and/or Flutter.
• Familiarity with React Native is a plus.
• Experience in developing blockchain-based applications (dApps) is advantageous.
• 3-5 years of experience in designing and implementing quality apps, with a portfolio for presentation.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and tools.
• Passion for identity, privacy, and decentralization.
• Knowledge of Ethereum blockchain is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Polygon Labs Perks:

The Polygon Labs total rewards program is designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. The comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits:

• Remote-first global workforce
• Industry-leading Medical, Dental, and Vision health insurance fully covered for each employee
• Company matching 401k with a 6% match
• $1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (lifetime max)
• $2,000 Annual Employee Development Program
• $200 Annual Book Allowance Program
• Internet or phone reimbursement
• Generous and flexible PTO and country-specific holidays
• 1 company-wide wellness Friday day off per quarter
• Company-issued laptop
• Employee Assistance Programs

*In certain countries, medical, dental, and vision are fully covered for any dependents. This is country and plan-specific. *401k is for United States Employees only

Polygon Labs is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Polygon Labs is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process, and applicants with a disability may request accommodation. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

If you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.