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About the role
WHO WE ARE
Baton Corporation is the development company that builds and operates the entire technology stack behind pump.fun http://pump.fun, the largest memecoin launchpad in production today. The systems are low latency, high throughput, live under constant load, and break if you get them wrong.
What You’ll DO
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As a Senior Staff React Native Engineer, you’ll remain deeply hands-on while shaping the technical direction of our mobile platform. You’ll take ownership of the hardest problems, influence architectural decisions, and elevate the engineers around you — all while continuing to ship production code at a high velocity.
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Lead by example through high-impact code contributions across critical areas of the mobile stack
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Own the most complex technical initiatives, from architecture design to production deployment
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Set technical direction for mobile architecture while remaining deeply involved in implementation
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Establish and evolve patterns for performance, reliability, and security in a crypto-native environment
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Optimise for speed, efficiency, and scalability, creating a seamless bridge between blockchain interactions and mobile-first design
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Work closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs, real-time data streams, and decentralised technologies
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Iterate quickly—shipping features, gathering feedback, and refining the mobile experience to drive engagement and retention
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Solve complex technical challenges related to crypto wallets, smart contract interactions, and real-time data updates
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Maintain a clean, modular, and scalable codebase while pushing the boundaries of mobile development
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Collaborate with designers, engineers, and product leaders to shape the future of our mobile platform
WHO YOU ARE
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8–12+ years of engineering experience, with deep expertise in React Native and mobile architecture
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Proven track record of owning and shipping large, technically complex systems end-to-end
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Comfortable operating as the technical anchor for a product area while remaining fully hands-on
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Strong architectural instincts, but biased toward pragmatic execution
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Able to influence technical direction through clarity of thinking and strength of implementation
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Experienced in high-growth environments where you’ve helped systems evolve under rapid scale
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Naturally raises the bar for code quality, performance, and engineering standards around you
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK HERE
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We work in person
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Hours can be long and unconventional
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The pace is intense
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Expectations are high, and impact is immediate
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Working at Baton is not for everyone
WHY JOIN US?
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Unmatched ownership and autonomy
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Exposure to systems operating at the edge of crypto scale
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The ability to ship fast and see real-world impact immediately
If you’re motivated by responsibility, speed, and building products used by massive audiences, you’ll feel at home here.
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