Saatchi & Saatchi

Sr. Mobile Architect, iOS & Android (onsite in NYC)

Saatchi & Saatchi • $150K — $250K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture of a scalable, multi-module mobile platform for independent cross-functional delivery.
  • Define architectural patterns for intelligent mobile clients with local orchestration and cloud interaction.
  • Direct the execution of precision, battery-optimized location-aware systems such as geofencing.
  • Architect on-demand delivery strategies to enhance release velocity and binary size optimization.
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects to ensure secure, high-throughput integration layers across systems.
  • Establish and govern release management practices, including feature toggle lifecycle and environment promotion gates.
  • Champion security and auditing in CI/CD pipelines while managing app store governance.

Benefits

  • An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
  • Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
  • Flexibility to support work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
  • Generous paid leave and holidays.
  • Wellness program and employee assistance.
Full Job Description
Overview

Senior Manager, Mobile Architect

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


Responsibilities

Your Impact
  • Lead and govern a scalable, multi-module mobile platform architecture (iOS and Android) enabling multiple cross-functional teams to deliver independently and in parallel
  • Define and drive architectural patterns for intelligent mobile clients, including local orchestration engines, autonomous task execution, and seamless cloud interaction
  • Direct the execution of high-precision, battery-optimized location-aware systems, including background tracking and geofencing capabilities
  • Architect platform-native, on-demand delivery strategies integrated with OTA configuration to optimize binary size, improve release velocity, and decouple personalization from app store cycles
  • Partner with enterprise architects to design secure, high-throughput integration layers (e.g., REST, GraphQL) across payment systems, loyalty platforms, and distributed backend services
  • Establish and govern release management practices, including release trains, feature toggle lifecycle, kill-switch protocols, branching strategies, and environment promotion gates
  • Embed security, dependency auditing, and secrets management into CI/CD pipelines while overseeing app store governance (phased releases, expedited reviews, version deprecation)
  • Collaborate with leadership across Mobile Engineering, AI/Data Science, Product, UX/UI, and Security to translate business roadmaps into technical execution strategies
  • Design and implement a token-driven UI architecture that integrates design primitives into platform-native code, enabling consistency and faster delivery across teams
  • Partner with platform and data teams to ensure adoption of APM, error reporting, and analytics standards while enforcing performance and quality gates
  • Champion the integration of on-device ML models and local inference capabilities to deliver low-latency, privacy-first user experiences
  • Build and develop high-performing engineering teams through mentorship, coaching, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration


Qualifications

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


Additional information

  • 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.

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

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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