At SignalFire, we partner with top early-stage startups that are shaping the future of technology. Our portfolio spans 200+ innovative companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS.
We’re looking to connect with exceptional Senior Mobile Engineers who are excited about building and scaling mobile applications across iOS, Android, and cross-platform environments. By joining SignalFire’s Talent Network, your profile will be shared with our portfolio companies, giving you visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities that may not be publicly listed.
💡 This is not an application for a specific job. Instead, this is a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring AI/ML talent. If you have any questions, please direct inquiries to [email protected].
Who Should Join?We’re looking for engineers who are:
✔ Passionate about building high-performance mobile applications on iOS and/or Android
✔ Excited about working with modern mobile frameworks and optimizing mobile experiences
✔ Experienced in native development (Swift, Kotlin) and/or cross-platform development (React Native, Flutter, etc.)
Design, develop, and maintain mobile applications for iOS, Android, or cross-platform solutions
Optimize performance, responsiveness, and security across mobile platforms
Build and maintain APIs, offline storage, and cloud integration for mobile applications
Work closely with UX/UI designers, backend teams, and product managers to create seamless experiences
Ensure applications follow best practices in mobile architecture, testing, and deployment
Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions for mobile apps
Research and integrate new mobile technologies and frameworks to improve scalability and user experience
While each startup has its own hiring criteria, many senior mobile engineering roles in our network look for:
5+ years of experience in mobile application development for iOS and/or Android
Proficiency in Swift (iOS) and/or Kotlin (Android) for native development
Experience with cross-platform frameworks such as React Native, Flutter, or MAUI
Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles, animations, and accessibility best practices
Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, and real-time data synchronization
Experience working with local storage (SQLite, Core Data, Room), cloud services (Firebase, AWS, GCP), and push notification frameworks
Proficiency in mobile app security practices, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and encryption techniques
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and mobile deployment tools (App Store Connect, Google Play Console, Fastlane)
Experience in early-stage startups or fast-paced product environments is a plus
Native Development: Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android), Objective-C, Java
Cross-Platform Development: React Native, Flutter, MAUI, Xamarin
UI & State Management: Jetpack Compose (Android), SwiftUI (iOS), Redux, MobX, Provider
Networking & APIs: REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, Firebase Firestore, Apollo Client
Database & Storage: SQLite, Core Data, Room, Realm, Firebase Realtime Database
Cloud & DevOps: AWS Amplify, Firebase, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Fastlane
Testing & CI/CD: XCTest, Espresso, Jest, Cypress, Detox, GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Jenkins
Other Tools: App Store Connect, Google Play Console, Firebase Crashlytics, Sentry
Submit your application to join SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem.
We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates.
If there’s a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly.
No match yet? We’ll keep your profile on file for future mobile engineering roles in our portfolio.
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What We Do
SignalFire is the first venture capital firm built like a technology company to better solve for the needs of founders. The core of its value-add is Beacon, the AI engine SignalFire has been refining since the firm's launch in 2013. Beacon tracks more than 600 million employees and 80 million companies to guide the fund’s investing and assist portfolio companies with scaling their teams and revenue. SignalFire also helps early-stage founders navigate the toughest parts of building a company at every stage, with expert advisors, 100 skill-building workshops a year, and an in-house team of recruiters, data scientists, PR experts, and go-to-market leaders. With over $2.1 billion in assets under management, SignalFire focuses on investing from seed to scale. The firm’s key sectors include AI/ML, developer tools, B2B SaaS, healthcare, cybersecurity, and consumer. https://www.signalfire.com/disclosures
