Mobile App Developer (React Native, Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin) - AI Pilot

Join the innovative Tendem project at Mindrift and contribute to building native and cross-platform mobile applications in a unique hybrid AI + human environment. As an AI Pilot, you'll collaborate with AI agents, applying your mobile engineering expertise to ensure apps are stable, performant, and ready for real users.

About the Role

This is a freelance, part-time remote role focused on designing, building, and refining mobile applications across various categories (utilities, fitness, games, productivity, etc.) for iOS and Android, using native or cross-platform frameworks. You'll work with platform APIs and handle the full mobile development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Build mobile applications using React Native, Flutter, Swift (iOS), or Kotlin (Android).
• Implement responsive mobile UIs adhering to platform conventions (iOS HIG, Material Design).
• Integrate native device features (camera, push notifications, location, storage, biometrics).
• Connect apps to backend APIs, handle offline state, caching, and synchronization.
• Implement monetization features (in-app purchases, ads, subscriptions) as required.
• Evaluate and refactor AI-generated mobile code for correctness, performance, battery usage, and maintainability.
• Debug platform-specific issues and prepare builds for distribution (TestFlight, Play Console).

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in mobile app development.
• A strong foundation in mobile application development, platform-specific UI/UX patterns, and building high-quality iOS and Android experiences.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of: React Native, Flutter, Swift/SwiftUI (iOS), or Kotlin/Jetpack Compose (Android).
• Solid understanding of mobile UI patterns, navigation, state management, and platform guidelines.
• Experience integrating REST APIs, handling async data, and managing local storage.
• Familiarity with native device APIs (notifications, camera, location, storage, biometrics).
• Experience with mobile build tools, code signing, and submission to app stores.
• Experience implementing in-app purchases, ads, or subscriptions is a plus.
• Familiarity with backend services like Firebase, Supabase, or similar is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to performance, stability, and platform polish.
• A self-directed work ethic with the ability to ship complete mobile features independently.
• A portfolio of shipped mobile apps (App Store/Google Play links preferred) is required.
• English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or higher.
• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical fields is a plus.

Project Details

• Estimated Time Commitment: 10–20 hours per week during active project phases.
• Compensation: Up to $60 per hour equivalent, depending on experience and contribution pace.

Why This Opportunity is Great for You

• Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with a laptop and internet connection, on your own schedule.
• Unique Skill Development: Gain invaluable experience in a pioneering hybrid AI + human collaboration environment.
• Performance Rewards: Participate in bonus programs that recognize and reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.