Founding Frontend Engineer - Mobile, Social - Remote (USA)

Flocker

$100K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Francisco, CA
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in mobile app development
  • Proven expertise in building consumer social applications
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript-based frameworks like React Native or Ionic/Capacitor
  • Demonstrated success in product launches, including failed ventures
  • Evidence of previous mobile apps available for download
  • Ability to lead and motivate self in ambiguous environments
  • Willingness to work flexible hours for equity compensation

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain high-quality mobile applications for iOS and Android
  • Build in-app features like photo filters and video editing
  • Translate designs into high-quality production code
  • Collaborate with backend and AI engineers for effective integrations
  • Engage in the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment
  • Work in an agile startup environment, adapting quickly to feedback and changes

Benefits

  • Opportunity for significant equity in a startup
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Chance to work with a team from top tech companies
  • Involvement in shaping a new consumer social app
  • Potential for growth within the company post-launch
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Founding Frontend Engineer (Mobile, Social)

Location: Remote

Company: Flocker https://flocker.ai

Position Overview:

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.

Key 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

You're Right For This If:

  • 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).
  • Bonus: if you have experience building media features (photo filters, video editing, or similar)


Benefits

Compensation:

  • Salary and Equity

Application Process: Application Process: If you are passionate about building massively scalable, beautiful, consumer-facing systems and want to be a part of a dynamic startup environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume.

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