Founding Mobile Engineer

Worky; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office gym

Meals in office

PTO

Job summary

Worky is seeking a founding Mobile Engineer in San Francisco to own the mobile experience from the ground up. The initial focus will be iOS with Android planned next, shaping a mobile-first AI-powered learning product.

You will own the mobile codebase, collaborate across backend and frontend, and help craft polished user experiences in a fast-paced, early-stage environment.

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of experience.
• Product-oriented full-stack mobile development experience.
• Experience with React Native, Swift, Kotlin or similar technologies.
• Experience with Next.js and Tailwind.
• Experience with backend-as-a-service platforms; Supabase is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with authentication, payments, database design, and APIs.
• Strong product and design intuition.
• Strong first-principles problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and own the mobile product end to end.
• Comfortable working with modern development practices and AI coding tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and own the mobile application from the ground up.
• Develop for iOS, with Android planned next.
• Work across core infrastructure including authentication, payments, databases, and APIs.
• Translate product specifications and designs into production code.
• Ship quickly and iterate based on user feedback and usage data.
• Own the mobile UX end to end.
• Help establish mobile engineering practices as the team grows.
• Work closely with engineering, design, and product.

Skills

Product-minded

First-principles thinking

Independent work

Tools

React Native

Swift

Kotlin

Next.js

Tailwind

Supabase

APIs

Job description

Founding Mobile Engineer

San Francisco, CA — In Office
Full-Time
$120,000–$200,000/year
0–4 Years of Experience

About the Company

Our client is an early-stage consumer technology company building AI-powered products focused on music learning.

The team is small, fast-moving, and focused on building products that combine artificial intelligence with engaging consumer experiences.

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Founding Mobile Engineer to take ownership of its mobile experience from the ground up.

The current product is iOS-based, with Android planned next. This person will own the mobile codebase and help bring existing AI technology to mobile before moving into the development of a new AI-native learning experience.

This is a product-leaning full-stack role. While the primary focus will be mobile and frontend development, you'll also need to be comfortable working across the backend when required.

The team places a strong emphasis on product thinking, design intuition, speed, and creating polished user experiences.

What You'll Own

• Build and own the mobile application from the ground up

• Develop for iOS, with Android planned next

• Work across core infrastructure including authentication, payments, databases, and APIs

• Translate product specifications and designs into production code

• Ship quickly and iterate based on user feedback and usage data

• Own the mobile UX end to end

• Help establish mobile engineering practices as the team grows

• Work closely with engineering, design, and product

What We're Looking For

• 0–4 years of experience

• Product-oriented full-stack mobile development experience

• Experience with React Native, Swift, Kotlin, or similar technologies

• Experience with Next.js and Tailwind

• Experience with backend-as-a-service platforms; Supabase is strongly preferred

• Familiarity with authentication, payments, database design, and APIs

• Strong product and design intuition

• Strong first-principles problem solving

• Ability to work independently and own the mobile product end to end

• Comfortable working with modern development practices and AI coding tools

• Strong ability to move quickly from specifications and designs to production

Nice to Have

• Musical experience or a genuine passion for music

• Familiarity with music data formats or music transcription

• Game development or learning-software experience

• A multidisciplinary background

• Experience building polished consumer applications

Work Environment

• In-office role in the San Francisco Bay Area

• Fast-paced early-stage environment

• Visa sponsorship available

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $120,000–$200,000/year

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• PTO

• In-office gym

• Meals and snacks in the office