Sr. Mobile Architect, iOS & Android - Chicago - Hybrid

• As a Senior Manager of Mobile Engineering, you will lead the architecture, delivery, and evolution of enterprise-scale mobile platforms across iOS and Android.
• You will operate at the intersection of engineering, product, and platform strategy-defining mobile architecture standards, influencing enterprise design decisions, and enabling teams to deliver high-quality mobile experiences at scale.
• This role requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex business problems into scalable mobile solutions aligned with long-term client impact.

Your Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience building and scaling enterprise mobile applications across iOS and/or Android
• Proven experience defining and implementing large-scale mobile architectures (modular, multi-team, platform-driven)
• Deep understanding of mobile system design, performance optimization, and background processing capabilities
• Experience designing and integrating mobile platforms with enterprise backend systems and APIs (REST, GraphQL, etc.)
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, release governance, and application lifecycle management
• Experience implementing security best practices in mobile platforms, including dependency management and secrets handling
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and align engineering outcomes with business goals
• Experience working in Agile environments with distributed teams and complex delivery landscapes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Set Yourself Apart

• Experience leading mobile platform transformations for large enterprises or digital transformation programs
• Deep expertise in design systems, token-based UI architecture, and enabling design-engineering integration at scale
• Experience with mobile observability, analytics governance, and performance optimization frameworks
• Familiarity with on-device ML, edge computing, or AI-assisted application experiences
• Track record of building and mentoring engineering teams and scaling engineering capabilities
• Demonstrated behaviors aligned with Publicis Sapient values such as Learning Mindset, Inclusive Collaboration, and Partnering for Client Impact-particularly driving long-term stakeholder outcomes and cross-team alignment at scale
• Ability to anticipate future technology trends and translate innovation into practical business solutions

Salary Range: $150,000 - $250,000

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work.

Benefits of Working Here:

An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.

• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.
• Wellness program and employee assistance.

• At Publicis Sapient, we help organizations unlock value through digital business transformation-building products and platforms that matter to our clients and their customers.