Job Description

Toast is recruiting on behalf of an early-stage sports and casino sweepstakes platform building the next generation of fan engagement products. The company is small, fast-moving, and early in its growth, with an ambitious product vision and a team of builders who care deeply about the space. This role is central to that vision: leading the transition from a WebView-heavy mobile architecture to a fully native React Native experience across iOS and Android. The ideal candidate will take real ownership over the mobile product, working closely with product, design, and backend teams to drive activation, retention, and overall user experience.

Responsibilities

Drive the transition from a WebView-heavy architecture to high-performance, fully native React Native experiences Build and maintain high-fidelity features across sports and casino surfaces, with a strong focus on user activation and retention Partner with backend engineers to design clean REST APIs, handling real-time data, caching, versioning, and network resilience Collaborate with product and design to implement native-feeling animations, gestures, and pixel-perfect interaction patterns Manage the full mobile release pipeline across CodePush, TestFlight, and Google Play, while monitoring app analytics tools such as Firebase, GTM, and AppsFlyer Establish mobile engineering patterns, tooling, and testing standards

Requirements

4+ years of experience shipping production-ready iOS and Android apps Deep React Native and TypeScript expertise, with strong opinions on state management, navigation, and mobile performance Experience managing App Store Connect and Google Play Console, and profiling performance issues such as memory leaks and bridge congestion Comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup environment, leveraging AI dev tools to move faster, and knowing when to build versus when to ship A sharp eye for UX detail and the ability to push back constructively on product and design decisions

Nice to Haves

Background in sports betting, gaming, fintech, or other data-dense, real-time products Experience with activation, retention, onboarding, promotions, or lifecycle-driven product work Familiarity with app analytics, experimentation, attribution, or push notification systems Basic understanding of Swift or Kotlin Contributions to product thinking beyond pure implementation

Benefits

Competitive contract compensation reflecting the seniority and scope of the role Real technical ownership from day one, with direct influence over architecture decisions that will shape the mobile product for years to come A workstation stipend to support a strong home and hybrid setup Team lunches, dinners, and social events including darts tournaments and live sports viewings Hybrid flexibility from a Yorkville office in Toronto The opportunity to help define the mobile experience for a growing platform in the sports and casino space, with work that directly impacts how thousands of fans engage with the product Application Review

Submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, through our online portal. Our team will carefully review your qualifications and experiences. We take pride in responding promptly, so if your application aligns with our current opportunities, you’ll hear back from us with next steps. Your journey with Toast begins here, and we’re excited to see what you bring to the table!

Vetting Call

If your application is successful, we’ll schedule a vetting call with a member of the Toast team. This 30-45 minute informal conversation is designed for us to get to know you better and assess your skills. Be prepared to discuss your past projects, the challenges you’ve tackled, and the impact you’ve made. This is your chance to shine and show us why you’re a great fit for the roles we offer.

Profile Creation

Once you’ve impressed us in the vetting call, we’ll create an unbiased profile that highlights your experience while minimizing common biases. Instead, we focus on your skills, industry experience, and the impact you’ve made. This way, your profile reflects your true potential and accomplishments.

Client Submission

After crafting your unbiased profile, we submit it to our trusted clients. We work closely with these clients to ensure they understand the value you bring. Throughout their interview process, we remain by your side, providing support and guidance. Our goal is to help you navigate the hiring process smoothly and confidently, ensuring you have the best chance to secure a role that fits your skills and aspirations.