Founding Software Engineer - React Native

About Us

We are a venture-backed consumer startup focused on mobile entertainment at the intersection of live streaming, live gaming, and high-stakes prize pools. Founded by a team of ex-Google and ex-AWS professionals, we are passionate about building a new interactive entertainment industry from the ground up.

About You

We’re seeking a Founding Software Engineer to join us full-time, in a hybrid capacity in New York City. This is a unique opportunity to be the first hire beyond the founding team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product.

As a senior-level Frontend engineer, you’ll thrive in an environment of rapid iteration and user-driven feedback loops.

We’re looking for someone with a strong sense of ownership, who excels at navigating ambiguity, takes initiative, and brings a confident, experience-backed voice to our decision-making process.

If you’re energized by the prospect of building something from the ground up, this is your chance.

• Mastery of React Native, with a solid understanding of full-stack development.
• Able to rapidly prototype wireframes and mockups in Figma.
• You’ve designed, built, and deployed polished mobile applications end-to-end, even outside of work.
• Strong aesthetic instincts, balancing technical feasibility with design complexity.
• Comfortable moving fast, prioritizing ruthlessly, and cutting scope when needed to maximize impact.
• New York-based, ready to collaborate in person at our office.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance applications using React Native.
• Craft intuitive user interfaces that are both beautiful and functional.
• Ensure code quality through best practices, reviews, and a focus on maintainability.
• Collaborate across teams to align technical solutions with business goals.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of AWS, TypeScript, node.js, lamda, DDB.
• A gamer at heart, with personal projects showcasing your ability to design and develop games.
• A passion for development, reflected in personal side projects that demonstrate your love for creating.
• A deep appreciation for maximizing the ratio of user impact to development effort.

• Salary Range: 126,000 - 174,000
• Competitive stock option grant
• Up to $3,000 laptop reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Flexible time off policy
• Hybrid in-person office work schedule in NYC