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Founding Design Engineer

Clera · Palo Alto, CA or remote

Found in last night's run on Clera's Ashby board.

About the role

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a small, early-stage consumer apps team as a founding design engineer. You will take product ideas from sketch through implementation and release, helping shape the full mobile app experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Build mobile features from initial sketches through app store release.
  • Create polished, native-feeling screens with thoughtful motion and haptic feedback.
  • Develop product loops that encourage people to return to the app.
  • Use product data and user conversations to evaluate features and improve the experience.
  • Stay involved with the product after launch and refine what is not working.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Experience shipping mobile apps used by real people, with work that can be reviewed in an app store or similar setting.
  • Experience designing visual and interaction details and implementing the resulting product code.
  • Hands-on experience with Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin for mobile development.
  • Familiarity with Firebase and TypeScript.
  • Strong attention to detail, initiative in an open-ended environment, and the ability to use AI tools while understanding the code you ship.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Visa sponsorship is available.

LOCATION

On-site in Palo Alto, California, United States. Candidates must be based in Palo Alto or willing to relocate.

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