Mobile Engineer Contractor (Flutter)

Mobile Engineer Contractor (Flutter)

Remote: Europe, United Kingdom

+/-2 hours to UK Time

Salary: £600-650 day rate (or equivalent in local currency)

1-3 month contract, with opportunity for extension or full-time work

About Aurora

Aurora is the lifestyle operating system for the world’s leading post-exit founders, athletes and creatives.

Our mobile app empowers ultra-high-performance individuals and their teams to master their relationships, exploration and longevity across 5 lifestyle categories; travel, dining, experiences, luxury goods, and longevity.

To date, we have:

• ⁠⁠raised $4m in funding from Tier 1 investors and entrepreneurs, including the founder of Velocity Black, early investors in Supercell & Deliveroo, the founder of Cleo and the President of VistaJet
• ⁠⁠⁠achieved industry-leading engagement with our paying customers, with an extensive member waiting list wanting access
• ⁠⁠⁠built a proactive, seamless, conversational product described as ‘magic’ by our members

We are now expanding our engineering team as we grow our product and membership base globally.

Mobile Engineer Contractor (Flutter)

Our core team of 15 is searching for an exceptional Mobile Engineer (Flutter, contract) to work directly with our CTO and founding Product Manager on Aurora’s mobile app.

This is an opportunity to build a high-frequency, multi-daily-touch product used by some of the world’s most influential and ambitious individuals - reshaping how they manage travel, dining, experiences, goods & gifting, and longevity across their personal, professional, and health lives.

You’ll own and ship core mobile functionality end-to-end, collaborating closely with product and design, and helping define the standards for performance, polish, and reliability in a premium, always-on product.

The role reports directly to the CTO and has the potential to grow into a senior or executive position spanning engineering, product, and design as the company scales.

Our Principles

We’re a team of tier-1 backed and exited operators united by our five core principles:

1. We seek truth
2. We are high-leverage
3. We are courageous
4. We are owners
5. We believe impossible is an attitude

Why Aurora:

1. High Leverage: Place a daily-use product in the hands of the world’s most ambitious and high-achieving individuals and organizations, empowering them to maximize their global impact
2. Cutting Edge AI: Gain hands-on experience working with a revolutionary AI system, redefining lifestyle management at the highest level
3. Generationally Defining: Play an essential role in building the Anduril Lattice of premium lifestyle management - a $100bn opportunity at the intersection of technology, luxury, and longevity

About the Founders

Aurora was founded in 2024 by:

• Jonah Lowenstein, previously backed by the investors & operators behind Facebook, Spotify and Venmo
• Aurelius Zwick, UK Young Entrepreneur of the Year
• Dmitry Ogurtsov, former Director of Engineering at Workbounce (conversational AI tool acquired by ZoomInfo)

Aurora’s Chairman is Alex Macdonald, founder of premium digital concierge Velocity Black (acquired by Capital One for $300M).

We’ve raised >$4M from tier-1 investors in this space, including Boost Capital Partners, Koro Capital, Insiders VC, Profluence VC, EQT Angel Fund, the Founder of Cleo, the Founder of Wander, the Founder of Velocity Black, and the President of VistaJet US.

Requirements

1. Experience
• 5+ years of experience developing mobile apps and at least 3 years of production experience with Flutter
• Focus on delivering polished, high-quality apps
2. UI/UX Expertise
• Proven ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces
• Strong attention to detail ensuring an exceptional user experience
3. Responsive Design
• Proficiency in building applications that adapt seamlessly to various screen sizes and orientations
• Ensures a consistent experience across devices
4. Performance Optimization
• Experience optimizing Flutter applications for performance
• Includes smooth animations, fast load times, and efficient use of resources
5. Integration Knowledge
• Experience integrating with backend APIs
• Proficient in connecting third-party services, ensuring seamless communication between the app and external systems
6. Attention to Detail
• A meticulous approach to testing and debugging
• Ensures the app meets the highest standards before release
7. Collaboration Skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Works closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive solutions

Benefits

1. Competitive Contractor salary
2. Opportunity to grow into a full time role with stock options