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. #J-18808-Ljbffr G2i Inc.