Founding Software Developer <MobileApp/Native>

The role
You'll be the senior-most engineer at SyncUp, owning product engineering end to end and growing into the CTO role.
Responsibilities
Mobile app
Own the SyncUp mobile app (React Native) across Android and iOS, from architecture to App Store and Play Store releases
Set the quality bar: performance, stability, and a smooth experience on mid-range Indian devices
Brand look and feel
Own how SyncUp looks and feels everywhere on the internet: web app, mobile app, landing pages, public profiles
Turn designs into pixel-accurate, polished interfaces, and raise the design bar yourself when needed
Backend and infrastructure
Design and maintain a strong, scalable Node.js backend and APIs
Own AWS infrastructure: reliability, security, cost efficiency, and readiness for sharp traffic spikes
Set up monitoring, CI/CD, and engineering practices for a small, fast team
Leadership
Lead and mentor the engineering team; own hiring as the team grows
Work directly with the founder on roadmap, priorities, and technical strategy
Requirements
2–4 years of product engineering experience, with at least one consumer-facing app shipped to production
Strong React Native and React/Next.js; solid Node.js
Working knowledge of AWS and modern deployment practices
Strong product and design sense, with examples to show
Experience at an early-stage startup; founder or founding-engineer background is a plus
Compensation
Competitive fixed salary plus meaningful ESOPs, with a defined path to CTO.

Work arrangement
No