Principal Mobile Engineer - IT Group Manager

 

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

 

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

 

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

 

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Principal Mobile Engineer to lead mobile development efforts for the Guest Experience Technology team at Vail Resorts. This newly created role will focus on ensuring the quality, performance, and maintainability of the mobile application built primarily in React Native, and powers key guest-facing experiences across our digital platforms.

 

As a technical leader, you will work closely with our external development partner, reviewing code, contributing to feature development, and ensuring adherence to engineering best practices. You will play a critical role in shaping the mobile architecture, guiding implementation decisions, and advocating for scalable, user-centered solutions that align with the broader goals of the Guest Experience Technology team.

 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $140,000 - $179,000 + annual bonus  
• Employment Type: Year Round  
• Shift Type: Full Time hours
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Expert-level proficiency in React Native, with a strong understanding of its architecture, performance optimization, and platform-specific nuances.
• Solid experience in native mobile development (iOS and/or Android), including familiarity with Swift, Kotlin, or Objective-C/Java.
• Deep understanding of mobile design patterns, state management (e.g., Redux, Context API), and mobile CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience integrating mobile apps with RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Familiarity with mobile analytics, accessibility standards, and performance monitoring tools.
• Strong code review skills and ability to mentor others in mobile development best practices.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid team model with internal engineers and external vendors.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on cross-functional alignment.

 

Job Requirements:

• Serve as the technical lead for mobile development across guest-facing applications.
• Review pull-requests from vendor teams to ensure code quality, maintainability, and alignment with platform standards.
• Collaborate with vendor developers on feature implementation, architecture decisions, and performance improvements.
• Contribute directly to mobile codebase for critical features, prototypes, or refactors.
• Advocate for mobile best practices, including accessibility, performance, and user experience.
• Partner with Product Managers, Designers, and Architects to al