About the role

Role Overview

Mindrift is seeking a Freelance Mobile App Developer (the company calls this role an AI Pilot) for the Tendem project. You will build and refine native and cross-platform mobile applications (iOS, Android, or both) while collaborating with AI agents that handle repetitive tasks. Your work ensures apps are stable, performant, and production-ready for real users on real devices.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and refine mobile apps across categories such as utilities, fitness/wellness, games, productivity, delivery, and content
Implement mobile UIs that follow platform conventions:
- iOS HIG and/or Material Design
Integrate native device features (e.g., camera, push notifications, location, storage, biometrics)
Connect apps to backend APIs; implement offline state, caching, and sync
Implement monetization features when required (in-app purchases, ads, subscriptions)
Review AI-generated mobile code and refactor for:
- correctness, performance, battery efficiency, and maintainability
Debug platform-specific issues and prepare releases for distribution:
- TestFlight and Play Console

Required Qualifications

At least 3 years of relevant mobile app development experience
Hands-on experience building production mobile apps for iOS and/or Android
Strong foundation in mobile UI/UX patterns, navigation, and state management
Ability to integrate REST APIs, work with async data, and manage local storage
Familiarity with native device APIs (notifications, camera, location, storage, biometrics)
Experience with mobile build tools, code signing, and app store submission
Portfolio of shipped mobile apps (App Store / Google Play links preferred)
English proficiency (B2 or above)

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with one or more of:
- React Native, Flutter, Swift/SwiftUI (iOS), Kotlin/Jetpack Compose (Android)
Experience integrating/using backend services such as Firebase or Supabase
Experience implementing monetization (in-app purchases, ads, subscriptions)
Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science or related technical fields

Time Commitment & Compensation

Estimated 10–20 hours/week during active project phases (estimate only)
Compensation listed as up to $60/hour (hourly rate)

About Mindrift

Mindrift is a platform that connects specialists with AI projects from major technology innovators. It focuses on enabling Generative AI by leveraging real-world expertise from professionals across the globe. The Tendem project (tendem.ai) involves building mobile applications in a hybrid AI + human workflow.

Freelance Mobile App Developer (iOS / Android)

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