Founding Mobile Software Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Full Time
$100k - $150k
A stealth-stage neurotechnology startup based in Chicago is hiring a Founding Engineer to help build a first-of-its-kind wearable system focused on real-time brainwave monitoring and predictive health insights. This is a ground-floor opportunity to shape both the core technology and the long-term technical direction of a mission-driven company developing next-generation medical hardware and intelligent software.
As a Senior Founding Software Engineer, you’ll lead the rebuild of the company’s core mobile application and own full-stack development across Swift, React, Flutter, and AWS/Azure. You’ll work closely with leadership and offshore teams while integrating Bluetooth-enabled hardware in a regulated healthcare environment. This is a hands-on, early-stage role with meaningful ownership over product direction, architecture, and execution. Required Skills & Experience
As a Senior Founding Software Engineer, you’ll lead the rebuild of the company’s core mobile application and own full-stack development across Swift, React, Flutter, and AWS/Azure. You’ll work closely with leadership and offshore teams while integrating Bluetooth-enabled hardware in a regulated healthcare environment. This is a hands-on, early-stage role with meaningful ownership over product direction, architecture, and execution. Required Skills & Experience
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5+ years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer
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Full-stack development using Swift, React, Flutter, and AWS / Azure
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Experience leading or collaborating with offshore development teams
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Experience developing Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)
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Experience working under a Quality Management System (QMS)
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Familiarity with Bluetooth / BLE
Tech Breakdown
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40% Full-stack application development (mobile + web)
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30% Rebuilding and modernizing the existing mobile application
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15% Bluetooth/device integration and collaboration with hardware teams
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15% Testing, system integration, and working within healthcare regulations
- Competitive salary and meaningful early-stage equity.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Opportunity to be a foundational member of a mission-driven Chicago startup.
- Fast-paced environment with real-world impact in advanced health technology.