Founding Design Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE
Join a small, early-stage consumer apps team as a founding design engineer. You will take product ideas from sketch through implementation and release, helping shape the full mobile app experience.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Build mobile features from initial sketches through app store release.
- Create polished, native-feeling screens with thoughtful motion and haptic feedback.
- Develop product loops that encourage people to return to the app.
- Use product data and user conversations to evaluate features and improve the experience.
- Stay involved with the product after launch and refine what is not working.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Experience shipping mobile apps used by real people, with work that can be reviewed in an app store or similar setting.
- Experience designing visual and interaction details and implementing the resulting product code.
- Hands-on experience with Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin for mobile development.
- Familiarity with Firebase and TypeScript.
- Strong attention to detail, initiative in an open-ended environment, and the ability to use AI tools while understanding the code you ship.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Visa sponsorship is available.
LOCATION
On-site in Palo Alto, California, United States. Candidates must be based in Palo Alto or willing to relocate.

Employment type
FullTime

Work arrangement
Yes