We are seeking a Founding Engineer to solo-build a real-time, AI-driven mobile platform. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of professional software engineering experience and a proven track record of shipping commercial products solo. The role requires deep proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, production React Native, and full-stack architecture.
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The Opportunity
A stealth-stage, YC-backed consumer social start-up is hiring a Founding Engineer - a true partner to the founders to solo-build a real-time, AI-driven mobile platform. The hiring bar matches top-tier research and product labs.
The product launches in 2–3 weeks with a major, revenue-generating commercial partnership already secured. You will own the entire technical stack, scaling core features immediately and transitioning into leading engineering execution within 3–6 months.
Technical Stack & Responsibilities
- Mobile & Backend: Solo-build features across React Native (iOS primary) and Express/TypeScript backends.
- AI/LLM Pipelines: Engineer end-to-end LLM integrations, inference pipelines, prompt architectures, and structured-output schemas for messaging data.
- Infrastructure: Own real-time messaging, push notifications, and third-party integrations (Calendar, Booking APIs), while setting architecture for scale and latency.
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Requirements
- Experience: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Track Record: Proven success shipping commercial products solo, maintaining high-traction public repos, or acting as an early engineer at a fast-growing consumer startup.
- The Stack: Deep proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, production React Native (iOS App Store deployment), and full-stack architecture.
- AI Native: Experience shipping production LLM features and leveraging modern AI development tools.
- Pluses: Native iOS (Swift)/Android (Kotlin), or a background in game development (3D, shaders, multiplayer systems).
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Culture & Location
- Background: Consumer-product background preferred (e.g., Meta, Snap, Airbnb, Uber).
- Location: In-person, San Francisco.
- Environment: Pre-launch/early-growth pace. Requires high availability
- Visa: Sponsorship available for eligible tracks (e.g., TN, STEM OPT).
- Vibe: Employee #4. Built for someone obsessed with premium UI/UX who wants to use AI to enhance real-world human connection.
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