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.