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Founding Mobile Engineer (React Native)

NectarRemote - USAEngineering
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Salary
$200K – $400K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 5+ yrs
Posted
2 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Founding Mobile Engineer at Nectar is a remote role based in the USA that suits an experienced software professional looking to architect and build a mobile platform from the ground up for an AI-native social operating system. The position offers complete ownership of the mobile experience and direct collaboration with leadership in a fast-moving startup environment.

Role Overview

Nectar seeks a Founding Mobile Engineer to own and define the mobile experience for its AI-native social operating system. The professional in this position will architect and build the mobile platform from scratch, making key technical choices to deliver AI-powered social commerce features to customers and brand teams.

Key Responsibilities

Own the mobile platform end-to-end, building and shipping the React Native application for both iOS and Android
Create AI-powered mobile experiences that deliver real-time agent interactions and surface insights
Set up mobile architecture patterns, testing strategies, shared components, performance standards, and CI/CD pipelines
Connect with e-commerce systems like Shopify and social platform APIs including Instagram, Meta, and TikTok
Partner with design, product, and founders to define technical implementation and product direction
Maintain high reliability and performance standards through optimization, monitoring, and error tracking

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience featuring deep expertise in React Native
Demonstrated history of delivering high-quality production mobile apps
Solid grasp of mobile architecture, state management, navigation patterns, and platform-specific details
Background in connecting with external APIs and developing real-time, data-heavy features
Ability to work across the technology stack in an early-stage startup setting
Strong sense of ownership, bias toward action, and comfort with ambiguity
Product intuition with an interest in shaping product direction

Nice to Have

Background in native Android or iOS development, or bridging native modules
Familiarity with e-commerce systems, commerce infrastructure, or social media platforms
Production experience utilizing machine learning features, AI agents, or LLMs
Prior early-stage startup or founding background
Notable side projects or open-source contributions

Skills and Tools

React Native
iOS
Android
Shopify
TikTok API
Meta API
Instagram API
LLMs
AI agents
CI/CD pipelines

Salary and Benefits

Compensation ranging from $200K to $400K
Equity and bonus offers
Dental, health, and vision benefits alongside a 401(k) match
ClassPass membership for wellness and fitness classes
$50 monthly mobile stipend for all staff members
$50 monthly internet stipend for remote personnel
Additional hybrid and in-office perks for employees working out of the Palo Alto location

About the Company

Nectar Social is building an AI-native social operating system to shape the future of commerce. Founded by former engineering and product leaders from Meta, the organization has secured over $30 million in total capital from investors such as True Ventures and GV, partnering with brands like Oura Health, e.l.f. Cosmetics, and OLIPOP.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

React NativeiOSAndroidShopifyTikTok APIMeta APIInstagram APILLMsAI agentsReactMachine Learning

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this job?

This is a remote position based in the USA, with an optional office location in Palo Alto.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have at least 5 years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in React Native.

What compensation and benefits are provided?

The salary ranges from $200K to $400K with offers for equity and bonuses. Benefits include health, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) match, a ClassPass membership, and monthly mobile and internet stipends.

What technologies will the engineer work with?

The role involves working with React Native, iOS, Android, e-commerce systems like Shopify, social APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and AI technologies such as LLMs and AI agents.

Who leads Nectar?

The company was founded by former product and engineering leaders from Meta.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Nectar careers page.

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