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- What We're Building
- Purpose
- is creating the world's first AI-powered personal growth coach—helping people move from "I'm doing fine" to "I know who I am, what I care about, and how to live with clarity." We're building the visual language of personal transformation.
- The foundation is proven :
- Co-founded by Mark Manson (20M+ readers, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F
- ) and Raj Singh (100M+ users, last AI product acquired by Revinate)
- Launching in Q4 2025 to Mark's established audience
- Seed-stage startup with runway to build something meaningful
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The Role : Mobile Development with Polish and PurposeYou'll be a key part of our mobile team building the React Native app that guides people through their personal growth journey. We need someone who cares deeply about creating smooth, polished mobile experiences—where every transition feels natural and every interaction delights users.
Mobile app development :Build and enhance our React Native app with smooth animations and micro-interactionsImplement our AI avatar system with engaging, personality-driven animationsCreate polished UI transitions : section expansions, modal presentations, gesture responsesDevelop visual feedback systems that celebrate user progress and breakthroughsCore technical work :Build robust real-time systems with streaming AI responses : WebSockets / SSE / GraphQL subscriptions handling queued / sending / streaming / complete / failed statesOptimize performance for long conversation threads : virtualization, memory profiling, 60fps consistencyShip core user experiences : onboarding flows, conversation threads, search / export, weekly insights, privacy controlsIntegrate seamlessly with backend : auth, billing, analytics, push notifications with offline sync##
What You BringReact Native expertise :4+ years shipping React Native apps with polished animations and smooth interactionsStrong experience with React Native Reanimated for transitions, gestures, and micro-interactionsProven ability to maintain 60fps performance and optimize memory usage for mobile appsPortfolio showing attention to polish : smooth transitions, thoughtful loading states, delightful interactionsMobile development foundation :Real-time systems experience : WebSockets, Server-Sent Events, or GraphQL subscriptions for streaming dataTypeScript fluency with clean architecture patterns that scaleTesting mindset : Jest, React Native Testing Library, Detox experienceEnd-to-end ownership : App Store deployment, CI / CD pipelines, feature flags, rollout strategyMission alignment :Excitement about using animation to create delightful, engaging experiences that keep people motivated on their personal growth journeyInterest in how visual feedback affects behavior change and habit formationBelief that thoughtful design can create a welcoming environment for personal reflection and self-discoveryBonus experience :Advanced React Native animation libraries : Lottie for vector animations, complex gesture handlingExpo EAS expertise and over-the-air update strategiesBackend familiarity : Node.js, serverless patterns, API designExperience with character animations or avatar systems##
Why This Opportunity MattersCreative impact :Your mobile development work will be the first thing users see when they're exploring new insights, working toward goals, or celebrating progress. You're not just building features—you're creating the digital experience that supports personal transformation.Technical growth :Build our mobile architecture from the ground up as we scale from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of users.Purpose-driven impact :You'll help shape a product that genuinely improves people's lives—not optimizing ad revenue or engagement metrics, but building technology that helps people understand themselves and grow as individuals.Early-stage ownership :Direct input on technical decisions, architecture choices, and product direction as we build something meaningful from the ground up.Meaningful work :Every smooth interaction and thoughtful detail helps someone understand themselves better. This isn't just another productivity app.Salary :$80k – $160k0.5% – 1.0% equityPurpose is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our mission of making personal growth accessible through thoughtful technology.