Remote | UI & Mobile Software Engineer — $95–$135/hour

  • New York, New York, United States
  • -
  • Remote

Job Description:

We are sharing a specialised full-time consulting opportunity for software engineers experienced in user interface development, mobile applications, Android engineering, backend integration, reusable software components, and cross-platform technical workflows.

This role supports current and upcoming remote technology consulting opportunities focused on UI development, mobile application engineering, infrastructure tooling, backend integration, prototype development, and high-quality software execution. Selected professionals will contribute to technical work involving user-facing applications, reusable components, research-driven product concepts, and well-tested code across mobile, desktop, and related software environments.

Key Responsibilities

Professionals in this role may contribute to:

UI, Mobile & Application Development

  • Build custom user interfaces using modern programming techniques, platform tools, and application frameworks
  • Develop Android applications using Java or Kotlin with the Android SDK
  • Support development across mobile, desktop, and related application environments
  • Implement maintainable, testable, reusable software components for user-facing and platform-connected workflows

Backend Integration & Software Architecture

  • Develop reusable components that interface with backend systems, APIs, and platform services
  • Contribute to architectural patterns for large-scale software applications
  • Support API design, unit testing, code quality, and maintainable codebase practices
  • Work across scripting and application development languages such as Python, JavaScript, Hack, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C, C++, or related technologies

Prototyping, Collaboration & Technical Delivery

  • Present designs, prototypes, and technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders
  • Collaborate with research, engineering, product, and technical partners to develop and complete software experiences
  • Own specific components, features, or systems from development through delivery
  • Support debugging, testing, implementation review, and production-quality code standards

Ideal Profile

Strong candidates may have:

  • Experience building maintainable and testable software, including API design and unit testing
  • Android development experience using Java or Kotlin and the Android SDK
  • Familiarity with architectural patterns for large-scale applications
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Hack, or similar tools
  • Ability to build reusable software components and integrate them with backend platforms
  • Experience owning a component, feature, system, or technical workstream
  • Strong collaboration skills across research, engineering, product, and stakeholder teams

Educational Background

  • A degree or professional background in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, information technology, electrical engineering, human-computer interaction, or a related technical field is helpful
  • Equivalent practical experience in UI engineering, Android development, mobile application development, backend integration, or software infrastructure work is also highly relevant

Nice to Have

  • Experience building complex iOS applications using Objective-C, C++, Swift, iOS SDK, or related Apple frameworks
  • Experience with multithreaded programming, mobile memory management, and performance-sensitive application development
  • Familiarity with AR/VR, wearable technology, human-computer interaction, research tooling, or prototype-heavy product environments
  • Experience preparing or reviewing technical documentation, design notes, prototypes, API specs, unit tests, or reusable component libraries
  • Strong attention to detail in complex, cross-platform, research-adjacent software environments

Why This Opportunity

  • Apply UI and mobile engineering expertise to advanced technology product and research workflows
  • Contribute to high-quality application development, backend integration, reusable components, and prototype execution
  • Work on structured technical assignments aligned with modern software engineering practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on innovative user interface and mobile application work
  • Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation for experienced software engineers

Contract Details

  • Full-time consulting-style engagement
  • Fully remote role
  • Candidates may be aligned with technical teams connected to Burlingame, CA-based workstreams
  • Competitive rates between $95–$135 per hour depending on expertise
  • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
  • Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance
  • Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution

About the Platform

This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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