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.