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Halter is hiring a Lead Mobile Engineer

About the Role

Lead the mobile engineering function, shaping technical direction and mentoring developers while delivering high-quality applications that support livestock management through GPS and sensor technology.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture and implementation of mobile applications
  • Collaborate with product and design teams to define feature requirements
  • Mentor and grow mobile engineering talent
  • Ensure code quality through reviews and testing standards
  • Drive adoption of modern development practices
  • Own release cycles and deployment pipelines
  • Troubleshoot performance and usability issues
  • Integrate mobile apps with backend services and IoT devices
  • Maintain security and data privacy standards
  • Evaluate and adopt new mobile technologies
  • Support cross-platform development efforts
  • Align mobile roadmap with company objectives
  • Participate in agile planning and retrospectives
  • Monitor app performance and user feedback
  • Improve development tooling and workflows
  • Coordinate with firmware and cloud teams
  • Document technical decisions and system designs
  • Ensure accessibility and internationalization
  • Lead incident response for mobile-related issues
  • Represent mobile engineering in leadership forums

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in engineering or computer science
  • Experience in farming or outdoor industry
  • Open-source contributions in mobile space
  • Published apps in app stores
  • Experience with firmware or embedded systems
  • Knowledge of animal behavior or pasture management
  • Leadership in remote or distributed teams

Compensation

Competitive salary with equity and benefits

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Engineering team building agricultural technology products

About the Role

This position leads mobile development for a platform that modernizes livestock management using GPS collars and mobile applications. The engineer will shape technical strategy, manage delivery, and ensure seamless integration between hardware, cloud, and mobile components to improve farm efficiency.

What We Value

We prioritize practical problem-solving, ownership, and clear communication. Candidates should demonstrate a history of delivering reliable software in dynamic environments and show genuine interest in sustainable agriculture and technology’s role in improving farm operations.

Available for qualified candidates

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About company
Halter

The leading operating system to run a pasture-based farm. Halter brings animal and pasture data together in one app, enabling farmers to move from insight to action. The platform combines virtual fencing, herd management, and real-time pasture insights to improve productivity and sustainability.

Using GPS-enabled collars and a mobile app, Halter allows farmers to remotely manage livestock, set virtual fences, and optimize grazing patterns without physical infrastructure. The system reduces workload, improves mating results, and maximizes pasture utilization.

Founded with a mission to modernize farming, Halter empowers farmers with data-driven tools to meet global food demands sustainably, combining technology and agriculture to transform traditional practices.

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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category mobile
Posted 4 months ago