Architect - Mobile Platforms (iOS & Android)

Architect - Mobile Platforms (iOS & Android) 

College Board - Technology  

Location: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). 

Type:  

• This is a full-time position 

About the Team  

The HED Engineering team at College Board is a high-performing, mission-driven group of 200+ technologists who believe in the power of technology to transform education. Our engineers develop and maintain systems that power the digital delivery of the College Board exams and help students explore college and career options as they are recruited by Higher Education institutions. Our portfolio serves Higher Education institutions, students and learners, state clients, and internal teams. We’re focused on building a user centric, robust, scalable iOS and Android app and cloud-native platforms that meet evolving product and user needs. Our team values clean architecture, modern engineering practices, and the ability to move fast with purpose. 

About the Opportunity   

We are seeking an exceptional hands-on Architect to lead our mobile engineering teams, driving the development of high-quality applications for both iOS and Android. As a technical leader, you will be responsible for the overarching solution architecture of our mobile apps, ensuring seamless delivery, and providing guidance and mentorship to the iOS and Android engineering teams along with being hands on in the implementation of solutions in the ios tech stack of Swift UI. 

In this role, you will:  

Architect & Deliver Hands-On Mobile Solutions (45%)  

• Architect and Implement advanced mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring robustness, scalability, and maintainability  

• Translate complex design comps into pixel-perfect mobile user interfaces with an eye for detail and design aesthetics. 

• Optimize mobile applications for maximum performance and scalability using Xcode, Instruments, and equivalent Android development tools. 

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of iOS frameworks and Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines. 

Lead Mobile Engineering Practices & Technical Standards (35 %)  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align mobile development with the company's strategic goals, ensuring a cohesive product architecture  

• Drive the integration of mobile apps with server-side APIs and enterprise backend systems, ensuring efficient and effective communication between platforms. 

Mentor, Collaborate, & Align to Strategic Goals (20 %)  

• Lead the iOS and Android engineering teams, including conducting code reviews, setting technical standards, and evaluating new technologies and tools. 

• Serve as a technical expert in Swift, SwiftUI, and familiarity with equivalent Android development languages and frameworks. 

• Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation. 

About You  

To qualify for this role, you must have:  

Required skills 

• Proven track record of leading mobile engineering teams and delivering high-quality mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms. 

• Expert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, and familiarity with Android development languages and frameworks. 

• Extensive experience with Xcode, Instruments, and equivalent Android development tools for performance analysis and code optimization. 

• Strong understanding of mobile data layers, including networking APIs, deserialization, caching, and databases. 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, backend engineers, and business partners. 

• Experience with releasing apps on both the App Store and Google Play Store. 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. 

• The ability to travel 3-4 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business if not local 

Preferred skills 

• Experience with GraphQL, Apollo SDK, and other modern data fetching and state management techniques. 

• Hands-on experience with backend for front-end server-side systems to optimize client-side experiences. 

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams towards achieving their highest potential. 

All roles at College Board require:  

• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work 

• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer 

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.  

• Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal 

• A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input. 

• A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking. 

• A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success. 

About Our Process   

• Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. 

• While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.    

What We Offer 

At College Board, we offer more than just a paycheck—we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market. 

A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation 

• The hiring range for this role is $156,000–$172,000. 

• Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board. 

• We aim to make our best offer upfront—rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data. 

• We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live. 

You’ll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more. 

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