Lead mobile architecture strategy across hybrid, cross-platform, and native approaches. Design secure offline-first features including authentication, biometric tokenization, encrypted local storage, background sync, and session handling. Define performance for LLM-backed workflows and collaborate with AI and backend teams for scalable integration.
Key Responsibilities
•Own mobile architecture strategy (Hybrid > Cross-Platform > Native)
•Architect offline authentication, biometric tokenization, and secure session handling
•Design encrypted local storage, background sync, and complex IB dataset handling
•Define performance strategy for agentic LLM-backed workflows
•Partner with AI and Backend teams to ensure seamless integration and scalability
Must-Have Skillsets
•10+ years in mobile engineering with deep native (iOS/Android) expertise
•Proven experience designing offline-first mobile apps with encryption & sync
•Strong knowledge of security frameworks, UEM integration, and enterprise mobile
•Ability to evaluate cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter)
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
- Minimum Compensation: USD 68,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 241,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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