Founding Mobile Software Engineer

Overview

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.

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer
• Full-stack development using Swift, React, Flutter, and AWS / Azure
• Experience leading or collaborating with offshore development teams

• Experience developing Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)
• Experience working under a Quality Management System (QMS)
• Familiarity with Bluetooth / BLE

• 40% Full-stack application development (mobile + web)
• 30% Rebuilding and modernizing the existing mobile application
• 15% Bluetooth/device integration and collaboration with hardware teams
• 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.