{"id":2939,"date":"2025-11-23T09:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T09:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/mobile-engineering-manager-android-react-native\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T09:07:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T09:07:00","slug":"mobile-engineering-manager-android-react-native","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/mobile-engineering-manager-android-react-native\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile Engineering Manager (Android & React Native)"},"content":{"rendered":"

About Lokal<\/span>Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet<\/span>Lokal is India\u2019s largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500 million+ internet users from tier 2+ towns.
\n Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content and now goes beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat. Growing as a house of apps, Lokal is evolving into an AI-driven discovery and access platform\u2014connecting users in tier 2+ India with the experts, tools, and knowledge they\u2019ve historically lacked access to:<\/span>\u2013 Location-based matchmaking apps focused on hyperlocal compatibility.
\n \u2013 Hyperlocal job discovery platform connecting blue- and grey-collar workers with nearby opportunities.
\n \u2013 Skill-based learning in regional languages (stocks, photography, small business & more).
\n \u2013 Make new friends through voice chats, games, and real, authentic conversations
\n \u2013 A safe space to explore emotional well-being via community-driven support.
\n \u2013 Instant access to trusted astrologers through audio and chat.<\/span>And more \u2013 10+ new apps in testing & exploration across agricultural advisory, legal advisory, financial guidance, and AI-powered personal assistants<\/span>Role OverView –<\/b><\/span>At Lokal, we don\u2019t just ship features \u2014 we craft experiences.<\/span>We’re looking for an Engineering Manager who blends deep technical expertise with a genuine passion for mentoring young engineers. If you’re someone who thrives on clean design, performance, and mobile-first thinking, you’ll feel right at home here.<\/span>What you’ll do:<\/b><\/span>\u25cf Own architecture, code quality, and delivery for all things frontend \u2013 React Native + Android Native.<\/span>\u25cf Guide your team with empathy, clarity, and structure, helping them grow into the engineers they aspire to be.<\/span>\u25cf Leverage the latest advancements in AI tools to boost productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and free up engineers to focus
\n on creative problem-solving and high-leverage work.<\/span>\u25cf Drive mobile performance, clean UI implementation, and scalable frontend systems.<\/span>\u25cf Collaborate deeply with Product, Design, and Backend to ship pixel-perfect, user-loved features.<\/span>\u25cf Be the bridge between leadership and the dev trenches \u2013 leading from the front.<\/span>\u25cf Build an outcome-driven team that cares deeply about the product and not just hours spent.<\/span>Requirements<\/b><\/span>\u25cf 7+ years of hands-on engineering experience; 5+ years in mobile frontend.<\/span>\u25cf 2+ years leading or managing & building engineering teams.<\/span>\u25cf You\u2019ve shipped large-scale mobile apps and have the scars to show for it.<\/span>\u25cf Strong in React Native and Android Native (Kotlin\/Java).<\/span>\u25cf You\u2019re obsessed with clean architecture, design systems, and creating seamless experiences.<\/span>\u25cf You love debugging performance issues as much as you love mentoring a junior dev.<\/span>\u25cf You care \u2014 about your code, your team, and your users.<\/span>Benefits<\/b><\/span>At Lokal, we act like owners who take initiative beyond job descriptions, get things done despite obstacles, and maintain a growth mindset focused on learning. We’re outcome-driven with bias for action, believing speed matters in building products for billion Indians. Decision-making involves open debate followed by full commitment, and we operate on context rather than control – managers share the “why” while you own execution. We aim to be an all-star team that thinks big and takes calculated risks to achieve ambitious goals.<\/span>Be part of a fast-growing startup with 100M+ downloads and a footprint across 1000+ towns & 250+ districts – huge scope for impact and learning.<\/span>Opportunity for fast growth, professionally and personally, as you help expand into new areas and build things from scratch.<\/span>Access comprehensive benefits, including insurance coverage, generous leave policies, ESOP buybacks, flexible work-from-home options, and more.<\/span>Know more about us:<\/p>\n

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