Senior Native Application Engineer

Job description

FloSports is the leading digital platform for underserved sports, combining live and on-demand streaming, original programming, data, and technology to help sports grow their audiences and build sustainable businesses, from youth to professional levels. By bringing thousands of events and communities onto one platform, Flo creates scale where none previously existed, connecting passionate fans with the sports they love while giving athletes, organizers, and rights holders the tools to reach and engage a global audience. Flo streams more than 50,000 live events annually across sports, including motorsports, wrestling, hockey, track & field, cheer, jiu-jitsu, NCAA Division II and III athletics, and more. We’re looking for people who are passionate about sports, embody accountability, collaboration, curiosity, positivity, grit, and excellence, and are motivated to help grow and elevate the communities we serve. THE ROLE We are seeking a Senior Native Apps Engineer to join our mobile and TV platform squad, building and evolving the streaming experiences that bring fans closer to the sports they love. This role is primarily hands-on, writing native iOS and Android code, with the expectation of contributing across our TV platforms (Apple TV, Fire TV/Android TV, Roku) as needed. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in at least one mobile platform, a willingness to work across all of them, and a strong command of AI-assisted development workflows that accelerate delivery and elevate team productivity. This is a high-growth position with a clear path toward Staff-level engineering leadership. RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop and maintain native iOS and Android applications, delivering high-quality streaming experiences at scale. - Contribute to TV platform applications (Apple TV, Fire TV/Android TV, Roku) alongside a team of cross-platform engineers. - Partner with BFF engineers to define API contracts and server-driven UI patterns that power the native experience layer. - Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate personal and team productivity, and champion adoption of these workflows across the squad. - Drive architectural decisions for the native platform, establishing shared patterns, reusable components, and cross-platform consistency. - Partner with product, design, and engineering leadership to translate business objectives into well-scoped technical work. - Collaborate closely with team members and contractors, contributing to quality standards and knowledge sharing across the squad. - Identify and address technical debt that impacts platform stability, performance, or developer velocity. - Champion best practices around app security, crash reporting, observability, and release quality. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Strong proficiency in Swift and Kotlin with hands-on experience shipping production mobile applications. - Deep understanding of native mobile development patterns, architecture, and platform-specific best practices. - Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor) and a track record of using them to accelerate delivery. - Familiarity with live streaming, video playback, or media-rich application development. - Experience working across multiple platforms or a demonstrated willingness to learn new ones. - Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and experience collaborating with backend teams on API design and integration. - Familiarity with app performance monitoring, crash reporting, and observability tooling. - Familiarity with mobile CI/CD pipelines and tooling (e.g., Fastlane, Bitrise, Xcode Cloud). - Ownership mindset with a bias for action and a drive to solve hard problems. - Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team with a mix of FTEs and contractors. - A growth-oriented mindset with curiosity to explore new technologies and platforms. BONUS POINTS - Experience with server-driven UI (SDUI) or backend-for-frontend (BFF) architecture patterns. - Experience with TV platform development (tvOS, Fire TV, Android TV, Roku). - Contributions to shared component libraries or design systems in a native mobile context. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: FloSports exists to elevate the communities, athletes, and sports that have too often been overlooked. That mission starts with our own team. We believe that a diverse, inclusive workplace—one where different perspectives are sought out, heard, and valued—is essential to building a company that can truly serve the full spectrum of sports fans. We are committed to creating a fair and equitable environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. To help mitigate bias and expand opportunity, FloSports uses a blind recruiting process that supports more objective, inclusive hiring decisions. We’re intentional in our practices because we believe the best ideas and innovations come from teams that reflect the diversity of the world around us. OUR BENEFITS: - Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman - Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule - All-hands events hosted annually in beautiful Austin, Texas - Annual equity awards for all top performers - Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans - Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance - Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately - Progressive parental leave policies - Flexible paid time off - Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events - Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach - Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week