About 222:
222 is an early-stage startup on a mission to transform the future of social interaction. They are redefining how people connect by stripping away the noise of hyper-curation and empty scrolling. Instead, they are build tools that empower people to meet, bond, and thrive together in the real world.
The Role:
222 is looking for a design engineer who is equal parts designer and engineer—someone who thrives at the intersection of UI/UX design, mobile development, and front-end engineering. As an early full-time hire , you’ll take the lead on shaping the look, feel, and functionality of the product across platforms, spearheading everything from iOS development to web and Android.
Requirements
You Should Only Apply If:
- You have experience designing and building consumer-facing applications with a focus on beautiful, intuitive user interfaces.
- You are proficient in Figma for product design (please include a design portfolio with your application).
- You have strong experience as an iOS engineer with Swift and UIKit, as well as an interest in expanding into web and Android development.
- You have experience writing and shipping front-end web & iOS code in an Agile Software Lifecycle, including React and Swift .
- You can demonstrate that you have the ability to create outside of work or school, showcasing your passion for building—whether it’s through apps, art, music, or other projects.
- A strong stance on ethics and user psychology in the context of social products.
- Previous experience launching an iOS application currently on the App Store.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with product-led growth work , including creating viral features, referral systems, or growth loops in a consumer app.
- Basic backend development experience.
You Should NOT Apply If:
- You lack a strong interest in both design and engineering or have no experience working with tools like Figma .
- You’ve focused exclusively on one platform (e.g., only iOS development) and are unwilling to expand into web or Android development.
- You have no history of shipping front-end code or building complete, user-facing applications.
- You are not passionate about creating beautiful, intuitive consumer products.
- You don’t have experience with Swift and UIKit or have never launched an iOS app.
- You’re uncomfortable working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment where responsibilities are varied and evolving.
- You don’t care about the broader ethical and societal implications of social technology.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading all things front-end, iOS engineering, mobile development, UI/UX, and product design .
- Designing and developing scalable, user-friendly experiences for iOS, web, and Android.
- Collaborating across design, engineering, and product teams to bring 222’s vision to life.
- Creating growth and referral systems to drive user acquisition and retention.
- Contributing to the ethical development of a platform designed to enrich human connections.
Skills & Tools:
- iOS/Mobile Development: Swift, React Native, Android Development.
- Design: Figma, UI/UX Product Design.
- Front-End Web Development: React/Next.js
Benefits
Joining 222 means being part of a mission-driven team that’s building something truly transformative. Here’s what we offer:
- Competitive salary and equity, so you’re invested in the company’s success.
- Fully comped experiences to enrich your own IRL connections.
- A platinum PPO with 100% coverage and a $0 deductible.
- The opportunity to work closely with a small, tight-knit team where your contributions directly shape the future of the company.
- A chance to grow with an early-stage startup backed by some of the most respected investors in tech.