Mobile Developer (Immich)
About this role
FUTO — the organization that funds technology resisting centralization and industry consolidation — is hiring a Mobile Developer for Immich, its high-performance, self-hostable photo and video backup app. You would build the mobile client for a privacy-first product that people run on their own servers instead of handing memories to big platforms. The role is full-time, based in Austin, TX or remote anywhere in the world. FUTO notes it has hired seven employees through HN postings and encourages applicants to mention they came from the thread.
This listing sits in our IT & Software Jobs section and was posted on October 22, 2026. This is a remote position, which means day-to-day work happens from your home office with regular online collaboration. On this page you will find the responsibilities, the requirements the employer is screening for, the benefits on offer, and a step-by-step route to submit your application.
Job snapshot
| Employer | FUTO |
|---|---|
| Job title | Mobile Developer (Immich) |
| Location | Austin, TX (or Remote, worldwide) |
| Workplace | Remote |
| Job type | Full-time |
| Category | IT & Software Jobs |
| Salary | See official listing |
| Posted | October 22, 2026 |
| Listing source | HN 'Who is hiring?' Oct 2026 |
What you will do day to day
While every employer organises the work slightly differently, the core of this Mobile Developer (Immich) role at FUTO covers the following:
- Build and ship the Immich mobile application
- Develop self-hostable sync and backup features
- Collaborate on FUTO’s in-house engineering projects
- Contribute to open, user-respecting software
- Help keep the app fast, private, and reliable
What you will need
- Mobile development experience (iOS and/or Android)
- Genuine interest in privacy-respecting, self-hosted software
- Self-directed builder comfortable with ownership
- Alignment with FUTO’s mission against centralization
This role suits a candidate who enjoys problem-solving, keeps their technical skills current, and can explain technical decisions to non-technical colleagues.
Pay and benefits
FUTO has not published a fixed salary range in this listing, which is common for roles where pay is set by experience, grade, or location. Check the official application page for the current pay details, and compare the benefits below when judging the overall package.
Benefits listed by the employer
- Work on widely used open-source software
- Austin on-site or worldwide remote
- Mission-driven organization with a clear philosophy
- Full-time role on a real, shipped product
How to apply
- Read the requirements above carefully and check you meet the essentials — US employers screen against them closely.
- Update your résumé so the skills named in this listing are easy to find, using the same wording where it honestly matches your experience.
- Click the Apply button on this page. It takes you to the official listing (HN 'Who is hiring?' Oct 2026), where applications are submitted directly to FUTO.
- Complete every field of the official application and double-check your contact details before submitting.
- Keep a note of the posting date and job title so you can follow up politely if you have not heard back within two weeks.
Tips to strengthen your application
- Mirror the exact tools and languages from the requirements in your résumé — screening is often automated.
- Link to a portfolio, GitHub, or project write-up that proves the skills you claim.
- Prepare for a technical screen by practising the core topics named in the listing.
- Quantify past work (systems scaled, tickets resolved, uptime improved) wherever you can.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work remotely?
Yes — the role is remote worldwide, or on-site in Austin, TX.
What is Immich?
A self-hostable photo and video backup solution — your own private alternative to cloud photo services.
How do I apply for the Mobile Developer (Immich) position?
Use the Apply button on this page — it opens the official listing on HN 'Who is hiring?' Oct 2026, where you submit your application directly to FUTO. US Jobs Hub never charges job seekers and does not collect applications itself.