About the Job
As the Founding Mobile Engineer, you will:
- Build from Scratch: Design, develop, and launch our flagship mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms.
- Architect Solutions: Define the technical architecture for cross-platform GenAI products, ensuring scalability, performance, and a seamless user experience.
- Integrate AI Models: Work closely with our AI/ML team to integrate Generative AI models into the mobile experience, optimizing for performance and usability.
- Lead Development: Own the end-to-end mobile development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, including prototyping, coding, testing, and iteration.
- Shape the Product: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define and refine product features and functionality.
- Establish Standards: Set up best practices for mobile development, including CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and coding standards.
- Grow the Team: Help build and mentor a world-class mobile engineering team as the company scales.
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About Us
AI71 is an applied research team dedicated to creating helpful and responsible AI agents for knowledge workers. Working closely with our industry partners, our cross-functional teams of AI experts build products grounded in the cutting-edge research of our colleagues from the Technology Innovation Institute (TII).
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a visionary engineer who is:
- Experienced: 5+ years of hands-on experience in mobile development with a strong portfolio of iOS OR Android applications. Proficiency in Swift, Kotlin, or cross-platform frameworks like Flutter or React Native.
- AI-Savvy: Familiarity with integrating AI/ML models into mobile applications, including working with APIs like TensorFlow Lite, Core ML, or ONNX.
- A Builder: Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment, with experience building products from the ground up.
- Technically Strong: Deep understanding of mobile app architecture, performance optimization, and platform-specific best practices.
- User-Centric: Passionate about creating intuitive, delightful user experiences powered by advanced technology.
- Collaborative: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Innovative: Excited about the potential of Generative AI and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with GenAI tools like OpenAI, Hugging Face, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of backend systems and APIs to support mobile applications.
- Prior experience in a founding or early-stage startup role.
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Type: On-site, Full-time
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