What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Application Developer position at Skip?
Seeking a Scrappy Mobile App / Frontend Software Engineer for Start up
Skip
Dogpatch, San Francisco
ABOUT US :
Skip is on a mission to make life joyful through powered movement.
Movement is a powerful way to build physical, mental and social health. Yet it is elusive for the 2 billion people due to age, injury, or disability. We are building products that will restore mobility for millions and enable a new frontier of joyful movement experiences. We want to build a future where a grandparent can easily outrun their grandkids and no one is left behind at the trailhead.
Skip is a 10-person early-stage start-up that spun out of Google X in 2023. With deep cross-disciplinary expertise and key partnerships (e.g. with Arc’teryx) we are uniquely positioned to launch the first commercially successful wearable robotic device, the MO / GO, and transform millions of lives in the coming years.
More information about Skip and MO / GO can be found at
THE ROLE :
We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable individual who will explore the peaks and valleys of all problems that may come up while building a new generation of wearable robots for everyday life.
You’ll work as a fullstack SWE on our small software team, and in collaboration with our other senior SWEs, you'll be responsible for the frontend of our software stack as we build a new consumer robotics platform. We are currently a flat team, but you’ll be expected to coach and mentor Skippers with less experience.
Some of the specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- In collaboration with our other two Senior SWEs, be responsible for the entire software stack for a new and award-winning consumer product, from data & IT, to ML, to the consumer app, this includes majority in-person work in our SF office
- Develop and support cross-platform mobile applications that may extend functionality for broader use cases, including OTAs, user preference tuning, and monitoring.
- Design, develop and improve a user-friendly internal GUI that allows engineering and R&D teams to control and fine-tune robotic prototypes, focusing on speed, usability, and accuracy.
- Implement data collection, organization, labelling and log management features , supporting scalable processing for eventual consumer product readiness.
- Develop tools within the GUI for visualizing and exporting data logs, enabling engineers to analyze performance, troubleshoot issues, and monitor system behavior over time. Ensure this process is stable, secure, and efficient, supporting seamless data communication for real-time and post-processing analysis.
- Design and manage an authentication workflow, incorporating secure logins, user data management, and access controls, ensuring robust security and user management.
- Create and maintain clean, scalable code for the GUI, ensuring responsiveness and smooth interaction.
- Integrate with backend services, databases, and APIs to facilitate data storage, retrieval, and analysis.
- Conduct performance testing and optimize the GUI for responsiveness, especially during real-time controls and data-heavy operations.
- Document development processes and user workflows, maintaining clarity for future updates and scalability.
- Wearing prototypes several hours a week to participate in data collection, test new models and provide feedback
- Contribute to the improvement of software development processes and practices. Engage in code reviews and knowledge sharing to promote a culture of continuous learning.
- Bring joy to the team, participate in embarrassing team events, tolerate KZ’s terrible music choices
Must Have Qualifications
Bonus Points
This is a full time position working at the Skip office ~3 days / week in the San Francisco Bay Area, starting in between March and April 2025.
Skip is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based on need and competence to satisfy said need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.
Any and all offers of employment extended by Skip are conditional on candidates’ ability to provide satisfactory proof of eligibility to maintain full-time employment in the United States. Unfortunately Skip cannot sponsor news visas at this time.
To apply, send via email a CV and cover letter to people@skipwithjoy.com
