Founding Mobile Engineer (React Native / iOS) - On site in San Francisco!

Founding Mobile Engineer (React Native / iOS)

Onsite – San Francisco (Pac Heights)

• Full-time
• $180K–$220K + Equity

### About the Opportunity

G2i is partnering with a fast-growing, early-stage startup to hire a Founding Mobile Engineer.

This is a rare opportunity to join as the first mobile engineer, working directly with the founders to build and scale a consumer-facing product from the ground up.

You won’t be joining a team — you’ll be defining it. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in 0→1 environments and wants full ownership over the mobile experience.

### What You’ll Do

Own the mobile app end-to-end — from concept to production

Build high-quality, intuitive, and performant user experiences

Ship features rapidly and iterate based on real user feedback

Collaborate directly with founders on product direction and priorities

Optimize performance across animations, rendering, and interactions

Debug and resolve issues across the stack when needed

Leverage AI tools to accelerate development and improve output quality

### What We’re Looking For

Proven experience building and shipping mobile apps end-to-end (0→1)

Strong expertise in React Native (Expo) and TypeScript

Experience working with or integrating native iOS modules

Deep focus on UI/UX quality, interaction design, and performance

Strong product intuition — you think beyond implementation

Ability to move fast without compromising quality

High ownership mindset — you proactively identify and solve problems

Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with founders

### AI-Native Engineering

We’re looking for engineers who are already operating in an AI-native workflow:

Actively use tools like Cursor, Claude, or similar in daily development

Understand tradeoffs of AI-assisted coding

Can clearly articulate when and how to leverage AI effectively

Continuously explore ways to increase output and quality using AI

### Nice to Have

Experience building consumer (B2C) products

Strong mobile design intuition and attention to detail

Background in high-performance mobile applications

Side projects or products you’ve built independently

### Tech Stack

React Native (Expo)

TypeScript

Native iOS modules (Swift)

AI tools (Cursor, Claude, custom agents)

### Location & Compensation

Onsite: San Francisco (Pacific Heights)

Work authorization: Open to H1B transfer only (no new sponsorship)

Compensation: $180K – $220K base + ~0.5% – 2% equity

(flexible for exceptional candidates)

### Interview Process

G2i video screening (4–5 technical questions)

1-hour live coding/build session

(Optional) Founder interview (culture & fit)

4-hour onsite build in San Francisco (travel covered if needed)

Offer

### Timeline

Urgency: High (rolling process)

Candidate submission deadline: ASAP

Target hire date: As soon as the right founding-level candidate is identified

### About G2i

G2i connects top-tier engineers with high-growth companies through a rigorous, developer-first hiring process. We focus on long-term fit, technical excellence, and impactful roles.