About this role
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.
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.
Tech stack
ReactTypeScriptSwift
About G2i
G2i is hiring for the founding mobile engineer (react native / ios) - on site in san francisco! role. NewJob aggregates active openings directly from G2i's applicant tracking system, so this listing is current.
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