Lead Mobile Engineer, Deliver

Our responsibilities span two primary domains:

We own the end-to-end student testing experience, including:

• Bluebook– the student-facing desktop application used to take digital exams

• Mission Control– a large-scale, AWS-based backend that supports authentication, test delivery, telemetry, resilience, and security

• Test & Results Packaging– systems that ingest, digitize, secure, package, and deliver test content to students through the Bluebook client

Together, these systems mustoperatewithextreme reliability, security, and performanceatnationalscale. 

Wealsobuild the tools educators rely on during live testing, a new product consisting of desktop and mobile experiences that allow proctors to:

• Monitor student progress in real time

• Detect and investigate anomalies

• Troubleshoot student issues on test day

This work directlyimpactstest integrity, educator confidence, and student outcomes.

About the Opportunity:

As aLead Mobile Engineer, you willown and drive the architecture, design, and delivery of native mobile applicationsacross iOS and Android. You will lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions, setting engineeringstandardsand guiding technical direction for mobile platforms.

The College Board, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing excellence and equity in education, delivers digital assessment experiences atscale. As part of this mission, we are building next-generationproctoring applications for high-stakes examsthatoperatereliably across a wide range of devices and operating systems. Working within the Information Technology division and in partnership with product, security, and operations teams, theLead Mobile Engineerwill define and implement solutions that ensure performance, reliability, and integrity of test delivery.

This role requires deepexpertiseinnative mobile development (Swift for iOS and Kotlin/Android SDK), along with experience integrating withOS-level and device capabilities(e.g., permissions, networking, device controls). You will lead the design of solutions that ensure consistent, secure behavior across diverse environments, includingChromeOS, macOS, and Windows ecosystemswhere applicable.

The ideal candidate has experience buildingcloud-connected mobileapplications, andis comfortable working withserverless and event-driven architectures. You will drive the adoption ofmodular, scalable mobile architecture patterns, guide teams in implementing robust client–cloud integrations, and promote engineering excellence throughCI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and modern DevOps practices.

In this role, youwill:

Design and Development (60%)

• Own and drive the architecture ofnative mobile applications (iOS and Android), defining modular boundaries,componentstrategies, and platform patterns

• Design and deliver scalable, secure solutionsleveragingnative mobile capabilities and cloud-native architectures on popular platforms such asAWS, GCPandAzure

• Lead the integration ofOS-level and device capabilities(e.g., permissions, networking, device controls) to enable secure, consistent behavior across environments

• Translate ambiguous requirements into clear technical direction, guiding teams from concept through production

• Establish and evolvereusable mobile frameworks, shared components, and engineering standardsacross teams

• Drive prototyping and technical validation for new capabilities, ensuring solutions scale beyondinitialimplementation

TeamOperations & Success (30%)

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, setting the bar fornative mobile development, code quality, and system design

• Lead architectural discussions and make high-impact technical decisions, balancingperformance, security, and scalability

• Drive alignment across product, security, and platform teams, ensuring cohesivemobile-to-cloud integration

• Own resolution of complex, system-level production issues, particularly acrossdevices, operating systems, and environments

• Champion and evolveCI/CD, observability, and DevOps practicesfor mobile applications

• Drive adoption ofmodern mobile architecture patterns (e.g., modular, layered design)and improve engineering standards across the team

Learning & Sharing (10%)

• Define and influencemobile engineering strategy, particularly across iOS and Android platforms

• Stay ahead of trends inmobile platforms, OS-level capabilities, and secure application design

• Mentor engineers and elevate technical capabilities across teams

Aboutyou, you have:

• 7-10+ years of experience building and deliveringhybrid ornative mobile applications (iOS and Android)

• StrongexpertiseinSwift (iOS) and Kotlin/Android SDK, with deep understanding ofmobile platform internals

• Proven ability tolead end-to-end deliveryof complex mobile applications usingmodular, scalable architecture patterns

• Experience designing applications that integrate withOS-level and device capabilities(e.g., permissions, networking, device controls)

• Experience working acrossdesktop ecosystemsand understanding cross-environment constraints

• Familiarity with buildingcloud-connected mobile applicationson popular platforms such as AWS, GCP and Azure

• Hands-on experience withCI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release processesfor mobile applications

• Experience withinfrastructure as code

• Strong understanding ofapplication security, including authentication, secure communication, and device-level considerations

• Experience implementingobservability and monitoring(logs, metrics, alerts) for production systems

• ExperiencewithReact, TypeScript, or modern web technologies, particularly in support of cross-platform or hybrid applications

• Proven ability tomentor engineers, drive technical decisions, and influence architecture across teams

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (preferred)

All roles at College Board require:

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

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with 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 receivingtimely, 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

• Authorization to work in the United States

About Our Process

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

• Whilethehiring processmay vary, it generallyincludes: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

AtCollegeBoard, we offer more than a paycheck- we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive.We’rea 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 $168,000–$183,000.

• 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’llhave open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and whatit’slike to work atCollegeBoard throughout your hiring process. Check outourcareers pageformore.