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

  2026-06-14     G2i     San Francisco,CA  
Description:

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 (45 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.


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