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Founding Frontend Engineer - Mobile, Social - Remote (USA)

Flocker
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 23 days
Location

New York, NY 10008, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Flocker is seeking a Founding Frontend Engineer with expertise in consumer social apps to help launch their public iOS/Android app within 4 to 6 months.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in shipping mobile applications and a strong background in JavaScript-based mobile development.
  • Key responsibilities include developing high-quality mobile applications, building in-app features, and collaborating with backend and AI engineers.
  • The position offers significant equity, with salary details to be determined post-funding, emphasizing the need for a self-motivated individual ready to work in a startup environment.
  • Flocker is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Job Title: Founding Frontend Engineer (Mobile, Social, Marketplace)

Location: Remote

Company: Flocker https://flocker.ai

Position Overview: 
We’ve spent two years building Flocker’s strategy, design, and systems, and we’re now looking for one more builder to help complete our final pre-launch phase and ship a public iOS/Android app in the next 4 - 6 months.

We’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Founding Frontend Engineer with expertise in consumer social apps. You’ll join a small, collaborative team with experience from Google, Meta, Bytedance, Coinbase, and Microsoft Research, bringing together excellence in design, science, and engineering.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain high-quality mobile iOS/Android applications using JavaScript-based cross-platform frameworks
  • Build in-app photo filters and video editing capabilities
  • Translate designs into production code with precision and attention to interaction details
  • Collaborate with backend and AI engineers for seamless integration with server-side logic
  • Engage in the full software development lifecycle: design, coding, testing, deployment
  • Work in a fast-moving, agile startup environment, iterating quickly and adjusting priorities based on learning and feedback


Requirements

You’re Right For This If:
  • 5+ years shipping beautiful mobile apps
  • Experience building consumer social apps.
  • Expert in JavaScript-based mobile development (React Native, Ionic/Capacitor, or similar)
  • Proven ability to build and launch products (startup, side project, or even a failed venture)
  • Track record of shipped apps we can download right now
  • Leadership ability, self-motivation, and comfort navigating ambiguity
  • Ready to work founder hours for significant equity, and you understand salary comes later (post-funding).
  • Bonus: if you have experience building media features (photo filters, video editing, or similar)




Benefits

Compensation:
  • Salary and Equity

Application Process: Application Process: If you are passionate about building massively scalable, beautiful, consumer-facing systems and want to be a part of a dynamic startup environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume.

Flocker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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