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

Founding Mobile Engineer (React Native / iOS)

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**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.