Mobile Engineering Manager (android & React Native)

Engineering Manager

Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet

Lokal is India's largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500 million+ internet users from tier 2+ towns. Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content and now goes beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat. Growing as a house of apps, Lokal is evolving into an AI-driven discovery and access platform—connecting users in tier 2+ India with the experts, tools, and knowledge they've historically lacked access to:

Lokal Matrimony – Location-based matchmaking apps focused on hyperlocal compatibility. Lokal Jobs – Hyperlocal job discovery platform connecting blue- and grey-collar workers with nearby opportunities. Gyan TV – Skill-based learning in regional languages (stocks, photography, small business & more). Dostt – Make new friends through voice chats, games, and real, authentic conversations Eaze – A safe space to explore emotional well-being via community-driven support. Astro Lokal – Instant access to trusted astrologers through audio and chat.

And more – 10+ new apps in testing & exploration across agricultural advisory, legal advisory, financial guidance, and AI-powered personal assistants

Role Overview - At Lokal, we don't just ship features — we craft experiences.

We're looking for an Engineering Manager who blends deep technical expertise with a genuine passion for mentoring young engineers. If you're someone who thrives on clean design, performance, and mobile-first thinking, you'll feel right at home here.

What you'll do:

• Own architecture, code quality, and delivery for all things frontend – React Native + Android Native.
• Guide your team with empathy, clarity, and structure, helping them grow into the engineers they aspire to be.
• Leverage the latest advancements in AI tools to boost productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and free up engineers to focus on creative problem-solving and high-leverage work.
• Drive mobile performance, clean UI implementation, and scalable frontend systems.
• Collaborate deeply with Product, Design, and Backend to ship pixel-perfect, user-loved features.
• Be the bridge between leadership and the dev trenches – leading from the front.
• Build an outcome-driven team that cares deeply about the product and not just hours spent.