What are the responsibilities and job description for the iOS Design Engineer - NYC onsite - AI startup position at The Developer Link?
iOS Design Engineer | Early-Stage Startup | $130k–$200k Equity
Our client is an early-stage, mission-driven startup backed by world-class investors. Their goal? To build the future of social—by helping people connect in real life, not spend more time in the metaverse.
The role:
They are looking for an iOS Design Engineer to join as one of the early engineering hires. This person will have a major impact, leading across:
- iOS engineering & mobile development
- UI/UX & product design
- Front-end engineering
The ideal candidate:
- Has built consumer-facing iOS apps currently live on the App Store
- Brings experience designing in Figma and shipping front-end/iOS code (Swift, React, HTML/CSS/JS)
- Is passionate about ethical product design and user psychology
- Enjoys working across engineering, product, and design
- Has a track record of building projects outside of work or school (apps, side projects, music, art, etc.)
What’s on offer:
- Salary: $130k–$200k (flexible depending on level)
- Equity: 0.25–1%
- Flexible start: remote OK, with eventual move to NYC
- Visa sponsorship & relocation available
Why join?
This is not another dating app, networking platform, or endless scrolling feed. No profiles. No DMs. No swiping. Just real-world encounters you wouldn’t otherwise have.
If you are an iOS engineer first and product designer second, and want to help shape a product that challenges the norms of social tech, please apply, or email chris@thedeveloperlink.io with the email title "iOS Design Engineer" and a few sentences about why you're interesed.
Salary : $130,000 - $200,000