About CardNexus
CardNexus is building the ultimate platform for the Trading Card Game (TCG) community. Designed for players, collectors, investors, and game stores, we simplify collection management, provide real-time market insights, and streamline trading through smart matching technology. Our all-in-one solution bridges the gaps between fragmented tools and outdated systems, enabling users to value, trade, and grow their collections efficiently.
Founded in 2024 by a team of repeat entrepreneurs and lifelong TCG enthusiasts, CardNexus brings together deep expertise in technology, product design, and competitive trading card games. We’re on a mission to redefine how millions of TCG fans engage with their collections—from streamlining inventory to optimizing trades and building a thriving community.
If you’re passionate about TCGs and want to shape the future of the industry, we’d love to have you on board!
Role Overview,
As a Lead Mobile Engineer at CardNexus, you will have full ownership of the mobile experience. You will work along with the product and the tech team to provide a seamless experience to our users, allowing them to scan, manage and track their inventory, but also trade and interact with one another.
What You’ll Do
- Develop the CardNexus Mobile App: Build, deploy, and maintain the app using React Native or Flutter, you decide.
- Implement a Real-Time Card Scanner: Integrate OCR and computer vision to enable fast and accurate card recognition.
- Optimize Performance: Ensure smooth animations, low latency, and seamless cross-platform functionality.
- Integrate with Backend Services: Work closely with backend engineers to connect the app with our marketplace, collection management, and trading tools.
- Enhance UI/UX for Collectors: Work with designers to create an intuitive, visually appealing interface tailored for TCG enthusiasts.
- Ensure Scalability and Stability: Write clean, maintainable code and implement best practices for testing, security, and performance optimization.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of experience building and deploying mobile apps with React Native or Flutter
- Strong knowledge of mobile architecture, state management, and performance optimization.
- Experience with third-party integrations (Firebase, REST APIs, GraphQL, etc.).
- Understanding of computer vision or OCR technologies.
- Proven Track Record of Ownership: You take full accountability for projects, seeing them through from conception to delivery, ensuring high-quality results.
- Broad Technical Knowledge: Comfort with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), logging, monitoring, caching, and DevOps best practices.
- Efficiency-Driven Mindset: Ability to write clean, optimized code that minimizes execution time and resource consumption.
- Problem-Solving Excellence: Ability to decompose complex challenges into scalable, maintainable solutions with a performance-first approach.
- Fluent Communication: Strong written and spoken English skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Bonus Points:
- Experience working on a large-scale marketplace with high traffic.
- Understanding of computer vision or OCR technologies.
- Experience with frontend technologies like React, Next.js.
- Expertise in MongoDB
- Passion for Trading Card Games (TCGs) or gaming culture.
What We Offer
- Fully Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere with flexible hours that fit your lifestyle.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary that reflects your skills, expertise, and contributions.
- Ownership Opportunities: Access early equity as a core team member, shaping the future of CardNexus.
- Professional Growth: Collaborate with a passionate team of TCG enthusiasts and tech experts to tackle cutting-edge challenges.
- Innovative Culture: Join a gamer-centric environment that celebrates creativity, gaming, and technology.
- Impactful Work: Play a key role in transforming the $15B TCG market with tools that truly make a difference for the community.
