Senior Software Engineer, iOS

Babylist • Reston, VA

23h • Remote

About The Position

Babylist is looking for a Senior iOS Engineer to join our growing mobile team. As a Senior iOS Engineer, you will be an integral part of shaping and enhancing the registry building and shopping experience for Babylist to become the specialty retailer in baby commerce. Our platform aims to provide parents-to-be with a carefully curated selection of baby essentials, personalized recommendations, and a seamless shopping experience. Collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and senior developers, you will contribute to building the foundation of our business. Your role will be vital in ensuring that our iOS app, which is used by millions of users, delivers a user-friendly, efficient, and effective solution to assist parents in preparing for the arrival of their new baby.

Requirements

• You have a strong understanding of software development principles, capabilities, and limitations of the iOS platform. You are well-versed in the intricacies of iOS development and can navigate its unique features and constraints
• You have proven experience in iOS app development using Swift and have a deep understanding of its syntax, features, and best practices
• You are familiar with Foundation, UIKit, CoreAnimation, Auto Layout, w and other foundational Apple frameworks and patterns. You have hands-on experience building UIKit components in code and have worked closely with Designers in tools like Figma, Sketchpad, etc
• You have a passion for building consumer-facing products or e-commerce solutions. You understand the importance of delivering an exceptional user experience and are motivated to create engaging and intuitive iOS apps for our users
• You are familiar with iOS frameworks, architecture, and design patterns. You have hands-on experience working with popular iOS frameworks and are knowledgeable about architectural patterns like MVC. You can leverage these tools and patterns to build scalable and maintainable iOS applications
• You are already integrating AI-assisted development workflows into day-to-day engineering practices, using tools for code generation, refactoring, test creation, and debugging to increase velocity and ship high-quality features efficiently

Responsibilities

• Own the full development lifecycle of the Babylist iOS app — conceptualizing, designing, building, and maintaining features that deliver a seamless, delightful user experience
• Optimize app performance by identifying areas for improvement, refining code, and employing techniques that keep interactions fast and responsive
• Partner closely with designers, product managers, and a full-stack web engineer to translate requirements into intuitive, visually polished interfaces and align on architecture and API design
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry best practices, setting the standard for quality and keeping the codebase healthy long-term
• Leverage testing techniques, unit tests, and debugging tools to proactively catch and resolve issues before they reach users
• Show up as a collaborative, engaged team member — contributing ideas, shaping the direction of the iOS app, and making the team better through your insight and presence

Benefits

• Competitive pay and meaningful opportunities for career advancement
• We believe technology and data can solve hard problems
• We're committed to career progression and performance-based advancement
• Competitive salary with equity and bonus opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company matching and flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid parental leave and PTO
• Remote work stipend to set up your office
• Perks for physical, mental, and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed