As a Senior Mobile Engineer at Known, you will build the future of human connection by replacing swiping with AI-driven voice interactions. You will own the mobile experience from end-to-end, implementing Apple-grade craft to solve ghosting and decision fatigue. This is a high-autonomy role at a seed-stage company approaching a nine-figure Series A.
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Senior Mobile Engineer at Known — AI-powered dating startup
Are you ready to move beyond the swipe? Known is an AI-powered matchmaker rethinking dating through 27-minute voice conversations and curated introductions. Backed by Forerunner Ventures and led by Stanford dropouts, we are a high-growth startup in San Francisco seeking a Senior Mobile Engineer with Tinder experience to help us solve the modern dating crisis. If you have seen the industry from the inside and want to build an 'Apple-grade' product that eliminates ghosting and decision fatigue, join our elite team of engineers from Uber and Cash App as we approach our Series A.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
Known - Forerunner-backed AI matchmaker
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Architect and own the primary conversational AI interface and profile generation systems that facilitate deep user discovery.
- Implement high-fidelity mobile features for match introductions and seamless date scheduling using modern mobile frameworks.
- Collaborate directly with founders and advisors to maintain an "Apple-grade" bar for design, performance, and user interaction.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Extensive experience as a Mobile Engineer with a proven track record of shipping high-quality consumer applications at scale.
- Deep domain expertise in the dating app industry, specifically bringing insights from tenure at Tinder to innovate beyond the swipe.
- Proficiency in building complex mobile interfaces and a desire to work in an in-person, high-velocity SF startup environment.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Join Forerunner Ventures' first-ever dating investment, backed by a world-class roster including NFX, Pear VC, and advisors from Apple and Tesla.
- Transition from the legacy swiping era to an AI-first paradigm where 80% of introductions already result in real-world dates.
- Influence product direction at the ground floor within a small, elite engineering team composed of former Uber, Cash App, and Afterpay leads.
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How Jack & Jill work together
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About Jack & Jill
Meet Jack
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How does this work?
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If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.
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