Founding Mobile Engineer
San Francisco, CA — In Office
Full-Time
$120,000–$200,000/year
0–4 Years of Experience
About the Company
Our client is an early-stage consumer technology company building AI-powered products focused on music learning.
The team is small, fast-moving, and focused on building products that combine artificial intelligence with engaging consumer experiences.
About the Role
Our client is looking for a Founding Mobile Engineer to take ownership of its mobile experience from the ground up.
The current product is iOS-based, with Android planned next. This person will own the mobile codebase and help bring existing AI technology to mobile before moving into the development of a new AI-native learning experience.
This is a product-leaning full-stack role. While the primary focus will be mobile and frontend development, you'll also need to be comfortable working across the backend when required.
The team places a strong emphasis on product thinking, design intuition, speed, and creating polished user experiences.
What You'll Own
Build and own the mobile application from the ground up
Develop for iOS, with Android planned next
Work across core infrastructure including authentication, payments, databases, and APIs
Translate product specifications and designs into production code
Ship quickly and iterate based on user feedback and usage data
Own the mobile UX end to end
Help establish mobile engineering practices as the team grows
Work closely with engineering, design, and product
What We're Looking For
0–4 years of experience
Product-oriented full-stack mobile development experience
Experience with React Native, Swift, Kotlin, or similar technologies
Experience with Next.js and Tailwind
Experience with backend-as-a-service platforms; Supabase is strongly preferred
Familiarity with authentication, payments, database design, and APIs
Strong product and design intuition
Strong first-principles problem solving
Ability to work independently and own the mobile product end to end
Comfortable working with modern development practices and AI coding tools
Strong ability to move quickly from specifications and designs to production
Nice to Have
Musical experience or a genuine passion for music
Familiarity with music data formats or music transcription
Game development or learning-software experience
A multidisciplinary background
Experience building polished consumer applications
Work Environment
In-office role in the San Francisco Bay Area
Fast-paced early-stage environment
Visa sponsorship available
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $120,000–$200,000/year
Benefits include:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
PTO
In-office gym
Meals and snacks in the office
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