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

Flocker

$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, NY
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in mobile app development
  • Expert in JavaScript-based mobile frameworks like React Native or Ionic
  • Experience building consumer social mobile applications
  • Proven track record of launching products successfully
  • Demonstrable leadership skills and ability to work autonomously
  • Experience in developing media features like filters and video editing is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain high-quality iOS/Android mobile applications
  • Build in-app photo filters and video editing capabilities
  • Translate design specifications into production code
  • Collaborate with backend and AI teams for integration
  • Engage in the full software development lifecycle
  • Work in a fast-moving agile environment with quick iterations

Benefits

  • Equity stake in the company
  • Flexible remote work arrangement
  • Opportunity to work alongside industry veterans from notable tech companies
  • Involvement in the pre-launch phase of an innovative product
  • A chance to significantly influence product development and company direction
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Founding Frontend Engineer (Mobile, Social, Marketplace)

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, Meta, Bytedance, Coinbase, 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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