Design Engineer - Cook'd

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.