Senior Mobile Dev Engineer

We’re Hiring: Senior Mobile Dev Engineer

Buckle up for a career-defining opportunity at Fig! As our first technical hire, you’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with a lean team of visionary founders, building a mobile-first platform that’s transforming how entrepreneurs start and run their businesses. This is your chance to join a high-growth rocket ship, shape the technical foundation of a venture-backed startup, and accelerate your career with unparalleled ownership and impact.

Join Fig, a mobile-first business platform helping everyday entrepreneurs simplify their operations—from scheduling and messaging to billing and websites. We’re growing extremely fast and looking for a Senior Mobile Dev Engineer to take ownership of our core mobile experience. If having autonomy, full ownership, and high growth potential excites you, this is the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, test, and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native and Expo.

Collaborate with founders to translate requirements and design drafts into seamless, high-quality mobile interfaces and functionalities.

Work with founders to define and implement front-end/back-end interaction interfaces for smooth data connectivity.

Write clean, robust, maintainable, and testable TypeScript/JavaScript code.

Optimize application performance, enhance user experience, troubleshoot issues, and ensure stability and fluency.

Utilize EAS (Expo Application Services) for building, packaging, and releasing applications.

Participate in Code Reviews, share knowledge, and contribute to improving team code quality and development efficiency.

Stay updated on the latest trends in React Native, Expo, and mobile development, introducing new technologies to enhance products and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

7+ years of software development experience, with at least 3-5 years of in-depth React Native experience for cross-platform mobile apps.

Proficient in React Native core principles, APIs, and JavaScript (ES6+)/TypeScript.

Extensive experience with Expo, including Expo SDK, Expo CLI, and EAS for building and publishing.

Familiarity with iOS and Android platform features, lifecycles, and design specifications.

Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Jotai, Zustand, Redux).

Proficient in Git for version control and collaboration.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to independently manage development tasks.

Excellent communication skills, proactive attitude, and team spirit.

Familiarity with front-end technologies like React.js and Next.js.

Bonus Points

Experience with native development (Swift/Objective-C or Kotlin/Java).

Practical experience with automated testing (Jest, React Native Testing Library).

Knowledge of CI/CD processes.

Successful app launches on App Store and Google Play.

Strong UI/UX sensibility with pixel-perfect design implementation.

Active contributions to open-source projects on GitHub.

Experience independently developing and launching apps.

Backend experience with REST APIs, Express.js, Redis, or microservices.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure).

Experience with Firebase, Supabase, or other BaaS tools.

Why Join Fig?

We’re a purpose-driven team building tools that empower small business owners to grow. If you’re passionate about mobile development and want to build something that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Who You Are

Technically Exceptional: We seek individuals who operate at the highest levels of their craft.

Efficient: You excel at delivering results swiftly. Speed is a core value at Fig — as an early stage startup, this is one of our only advantages.

Hardworking: We're building something extraordinary with limited resources in a competitive landscape. You understand that unwavering dedication and putting in the extra effort aren't just valued—they're essential for us to win and outmaneuver the competition.

High Agency: You don’t wait for direction—you take initiative and make things happen.

Product-Minded: You have a sharp product sense, with an ability to empathize with users, anticipate their needs, and translate that into features that delight and deliver value.