Mid-Senior Frontend Engineer

Job Title: Mid-Senior Frontend Engineer
Location: Remote (U.S. preferred)
Type: Contract-to-Hire or Full-Time
Company: USA
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About the client
We are a mission-driven startup helping people build real friendships in the digital age. We believe the best conversations happen face-to-face and are creating a low-pressure, fun way for students to meet IRL—starting with a walk. Backed by a passionate team of engineers and mental health advocates, We are at the intersection of tech, wellness, and human connection.
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The Role
We’re looking for a Mid-Senior Front-End Engineer who’s passionate about building beautiful, intuitive mobile experiences and takes pride in pixel-perfect execution. You’ll work closely with product, design, and backend teams to bring our vision to life on mobile—while supporting a responsive web experience when needed. We’re especially excited about candidates who are proactive, quality-focused, and who don’t just build—they improve.
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What You’ll Do
● Develop, refine, and maintain user-facing features using React Native, Expo, and TypeScript

● Lead front-end implementation of core features across Android and iOS, with special attention to animations, transitions, and UI performance

● Build, test, and polish responsive components for web dashboards and internal tools using React

● Collaborate with product and design teams to translate Figma designs into seamless user experiences

● Work with Firebase and EAS to handle push notifications, OTA updates, and analytics

● Utilize Mapbox GL JS and Google Maps JavaScript API for GPS and location-based features

● Identify and resolve bugs, edge cases, and front-end performance issues

● Handle front-end error states gracefully with fallback handling and thoughtful UX

● Take initiative when something feels “off"—suggest improvements, propose design enhancements, and help us build a best-in-class mobile app

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What We’re Looking For
● 3–6+ years of front-end development experience, with a strong portfolio of React Native mobile apps

● Expert-level knowledge of Android, React Native, Expo, TypeScript, and mobile debugging tools

● Familiarity with building responsive dashboards or internal tools using React

● An eye for detail and strong intuition for user experience (UX) and interface design

● Experience working with Firebase (push notifications, analytics, remote config)

● Comfortable with EAS, OTA updates, and testing frameworks

● Proactive communicator with a “can-do” attitude who takes ownership and advocates for better user experiences

● Bonus: experience with animation libraries, lottie files, accessibility, or progressive rollout strategies

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Tech Stack
Mobile: React Native, TypeScript, Expo, EAS, Firebase, Google Maps JavaScript API
Web: React (dashboards and internal tools)
Backend: Node.js, MongoDB, Axios
DevOps / QA: GitHub Actions, Swagger, Cloudflare, Postman, Appium (plus)
Tools: Xcode, Android Studio, Apple App Store Connect, Google Play Console, Figma, Slack, Swagger
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Why we?
● Build something that matters—we’re here to create healthier digital habits and real-life friendships

● Be part of a fast-growing startup solving a real problem on college campuses

● Work remotely with flexibility and autonomy

● Collaborate with a passionate team that cares deeply about tech and impact

● Contribute ideas, not just code—we want builders with a voice