Mobile Engineer (iOS/Swift)
Directly focused on "vibe coding"—building the mobile interface and new interaction patterns for AI-powered app creation.
About the Role
Vibecode is hiring an iOS Engineer to build a native SwiftUI mobile app powering AI-driven software creation. The role focuses on crafting high-quality animations, touch interactions, and performant real-time previews to make "vibe coding" intuitive and delightful for users. You'll collaborate with designers and AI engineers and ship production-quality code as a founding mobile engineer.
Job Description
Role
Vibecode is seeking an iOS Engineer (Swift/SwiftUI) to design and implement the mobile experience for an AI-powered platform that turns ideas into working applications. This role centers on building a native SwiftUI app with smooth animations, intuitive touch interactions, and performant real-time previews that make “vibe coding” feel effortless.
Key Responsibilities
- Build a native SwiftUI iOS app focused on AI-driven software creation
- Design and implement smooth, engaging animations and interaction patterns
- Create intuitive touch interactions and gestures for describing, editing, and refining ideas
- Optimize performance for real-time AI interactions and live app previews on mobile devices
- Ship high-quality production code rapidly while maintaining UX standards
- Collaborate closely with designers and AI engineers to implement cutting-edge interactions
Requirements
- 4+ years of iOS development experience with a track record of shipping consumer apps
- Expert-level knowledge of Swift and SwiftUI and strong grasp of iOS design patterns
- Strong animation and interaction design skills (e.g., Core Animation, SwiftUI animations)
- Experience building performant, responsive mobile interfaces for complex workflows
- Passion for crafting delightful user experiences and pixel-perfect implementations
- Ability to move quickly while maintaining high code quality and attention to detail
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with AI/ML integration on mobile or real-time data streaming
- Background in creative apps, developer tools, or productivity software
- Understanding of mobile design systems and cross-platform thinking
Compensation & Location
- Base salary listed: $150,000 - $300,000 (range provided in details)
- Additional listed compensation range: $135K - $315K
- Significant equity package as a founding team member
- Location: In-person, San Francisco
Hiring Process (summary)
- Initial technical conversation followed by an onsite with real mobile challenges
- Candidates asked to provide resume, App Store links or portfolio, and a note about an iOS project they’re proud of