Founding Frontend Engineer - Mobile, Social - Remote (USA)
About the position We’ve spent two years building Flocker’s strategy, design, and systems, and we’re now looking for one more builder to help complete our final pre-launch phase and ship a public iOS/Android app in the next 4 - 6 months. We’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Founding Frontend Engineer with expertise in consumer social apps. You’ll join a small, collaborative team with experience from Google, YouTube, Meta, and Microsoft Research, bringing together excellence in design, science, and engineering. Responsibilities • Develop and maintain high-quality mobile iOS/Android applications using JavaScript-based cross-platform frameworks • Build in-app photo filters and video editing capabilities • Translate designs into production code with precision and attention to interaction details • Collaborate with backend and AI engineers for seamless integration with server-side logic • Engage in the full software development lifecycle: design, coding, testing, deployment • Work in a fast-moving, agile startup environment, iterating quickly and adjusting priorities based on learning and feedback Requirements • 5+ years shipping beautiful mobile apps • Experience building consumer social apps. • Expert in JavaScript-based mobile development (React Native, Ionic/Capacitor, or similar) • Proven ability to build and launch products (startup, side project, or even a failed venture) • Track record of shipped apps we can download right now • Leadership ability, self-motivation, and comfort navigating ambiguity • Ready to work founder hours for significant equity, and you understand salary comes later (post-funding). Nice-to-haves • if you have experience building media features (photo filters, video editing, or similar) Benefits • Salary and Equity Apply tot his job