Founding Frontend Engineer (Mobile, Social)

## About the role 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, and Microsoft Research, bringing together excellence in design, science, and engineering. ## 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 - 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) ## Nice to have - Experience building media features (photo filters, video editing, or similar) ## What we offer - Salary plus equity ## About the company Flocker is a mobile-first, AI-powered marketplace for real-life, spontaneous events and friendships. It empowers creators and hosts to bring in-person gatherings to life — whether free community meetups or monetized experiences — while giving users a safe, spontaneous way to discover and join IRL moments. From pop-up art shows and rooftop yoga to underground comedy nights, poetry jams, and intimate live music sessions, Flocker makes real-world connection effortless. ## Application Process If you are passionate about building innovative mobile applications and want to be a part of a dynamic startup environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, along with your LinkedIn profile link. Flocker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Together, let's make real-world connection effortless and spontaneous.