Founding iOS Lead Engineer

As a founding iOS Lead Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and building the core mobile experience, focusing on crafting motion-rich interfaces, real-time interactions, and deeply personalized journeys that redefine how people connect. Key Responsibilities: - Architect, build, and own end-to-end native iOS experiences - Lead development of motion-heavy, touch-first, highly responsive UI - Solve for chat, notifications, and real-time interactions at scale - Optimize for cold starts, animation smoothness, and low latency - Mentor junior engineers, own technical roadmap, and enforce code quality - Collaborate closely with the design, product, and backend team Qualifications Required: - 5+ years of experience building and scaling B2C iOS apps with a focus on performance, UI polish, and responsiveness - Deep familiarity with UIKit, Core Animation, and Swift concurrency, and proficiency in using Instruments for profiling and optimization - Experience in building or integrating features like in-app chat, push notifications, or real-time video/audio, and managing latency across devices - Track record of shipping features or apps from scratch and enjoying iteration with product and design - Strong attention to detail, particularly in gesture choreography, transitions, layout timing, and smooth interactions - Leadership experience in guiding small teams or mentoring junior developers, with a focus on setting high standards for code quality, architecture, and reviews - Background in product-led B2C startups or consumer platforms at scale, ideally with 1M+ DAU - Curiosity and up-to-date knowledge of the latest in iOS SDK development - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, comfortable with early-stage ambiguity, and taking ownership Joining us offers the following advantages: - Being part of an AI-native company targeting global audiences - Working with a founding team of repeat founders and being backed by top-tier investors - Enjoying autonomy, velocity, and a product-first culture - All engineers receive ESOPs as part of their compensation package.,