Mobile DevelopmentHigh

React Native Developer

Build cross-platform mobile apps with React Native, shipping to both iOS and Android.

Salary
45K - 85K EUR
Demand
High
Key skills
5
Updated
Feb 2026

React Native Developer

React Native developers offer the best of both worlds: web development skills applied to native mobile experiences. Startups and scale-ups love React Native for its ability to ship to both platforms with a single codebase, reducing costs without sacrificing user experience. The ecosystem has matured significantly, and with the new architecture bringing near-native performance, demand for experienced React Native developers continues to grow.

Skills

React Native
TypeScript
Native Modules
Expo
Mobile CI/CD

LinkedIn Optimization

  1. 1

    Share cross-platform development insights and trade-offs

  2. 2

    Post about React Native performance optimization

  3. 3

    Showcase apps built with React Native on both stores

  4. 4

    Connect with mobile leads and CTOs at startups

  5. 5

    Contribute to React Native community and packages

CV & Resume

  1. 1

    Show apps on both App Store and Google Play

  2. 2

    Detail native module experience and bridge implementations

  3. 3

    Quantify code sharing percentage across platforms

  4. 4

    Include performance optimization achievements

  5. 5

    Show Expo and bare workflow experience

Outreach Strategy

  1. 1

    Research if they use React Native or are considering it

  2. 2

    Share case studies of successful cross-platform projects

  3. 3

    Connect with mobile and frontend teams

  4. 4

    Demonstrate understanding of native vs cross-platform trade-offs

  5. 5

    Show how you handle platform-specific features

Interview Prep

  1. 1

    Prepare to discuss native vs cross-platform trade-offs

  2. 2

    Review React Native architecture and new architecture

  3. 3

    Show debugging skills for both platforms

  4. 4

    Have examples of native module implementations

A day as React Native Developer

Build features that work on both iOS and Android, handle platform-specific edge cases, optimize bundle size and startup time, integrate native modules, write cross-platform tests, review PRs, coordinate with design team.

Career Path

Junior RN Developer
React Native Developer
Senior RN Developer
Mobile Tech Lead
Mobile Architect
Head of Mobile

Common mistakes

  • Not showing apps on both platforms

  • Ignoring platform-specific UX patterns

  • Not demonstrating native module experience

  • Only knowing Expo without bare workflow skills

  • Not showing performance optimization work

Essential tools

React NativeExpoTypeScriptFlipperFastlaneCodePushDetox

FAQ

Average salary for a React Native Developer?

The average salary for a React Native Developer in Europe ranges between 45K - 85K EUR. This varies by experience, location, and company type.

Key skills for a React Native Developer?

Main technical skills: React Native, TypeScript, Native Modules, Expo, Mobile CI/CD. Soft skills like communication and teamwork are equally important.

Career path for a React Native Developer?

Typical path: Junior RN Developer > React Native Developer > Senior RN Developer > Mobile Tech Lead > Mobile Architect > Head of Mobile.

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