Sr. Mobile Engineer

Company
Cox Enterprises
Job Family Group
Engineering / Product Development
Job Profile
Sr Software Engineer
Management Level
Individual Contributor
Flexible Work Option
Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week
Travel %
Yes, 5% of the time
Work Shift
Day
Compensation
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $101,500.00 - $169,100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Job Description
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) is one of the most storied brands in journalism, with a legacy that stretches over a century. Our mission is to be the most essential and engaging source of news for the people of Atlanta, Georgia, and the South, and our vision is to transform this great institution into a modern media company.
That’s where you come in.
We're seeking an experienced Senior Mobile React Native Engineer to join our Mobile Engineering team and help shape the future of the AJC mobile app. You'll work on a high-volume publishing platform that serves a high volume of daily users, manage complex content management system (CMS) migrations, and optimize performance in demanding newsroom environments. This role requires someone who understands both the technical complexities of mobile development and the unique challenges of publishing platforms.
Please note, this role is based in Atlanta, GA.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the AJC mobile app using React Native, ensuring high performance and excellent user experience across iOS and Android platforms
Participate in CMS integration efforts, including Payload CMS implementation and complex migration projects
Implement and maintain website tracking, analytics integration, and user behavior monitoring systems
Integrate asset management systems for seamless handling of images, videos, and multimedia content in a newsroom environment
Collaborate with newsroom teams to understand publishing workflows and translate requirements into technical solutions
Use Claude Code and AI-assisted development tools to accelerate development cycles and improve code quality
Work with cross-functional teams including product, design, backend engineers, and newsroom stakeholders
WHO YOU ARE
Required Qualifications
Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance to midtown Atlanta and be comfortable with a hybrid schedule
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 4+ years of professional mobile development experience, with at least 2 years using React Native in production
Minimum of 4 years' professional experience in Mobile Development
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern development practices
Design, build, and maintain high-performance mobile web experiences using Next.js and React Native
Architect scalable front-end systems with server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and incremental static regeneration (ISR)
Optimize for mobile performance, including Core Web Vitals, load times, bundle size, and offline behavior
Build responsive, accessible interfaces that work across iOS and Android browsers and devices
Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to turn requirements into polished features
Write clean, testable, well-documented code and contribute to code reviews and engineering standards
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and help raise the team’s technical bar
Own technical decisions for mobile web architecture, tooling, and deployment pipelines
Monitor production performance and resolve issues quickly
Experience implementing analytics and tracking solutions in mobile applications
Working knowledge of asset management systems and media handling in publishing contexts
Knowledge of native modules and React Native bridge development
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environments
Preferred experience coding with AI tools
Benefits
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
About Us
As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.