Founding iOS Engineer Jobs

Babylist

Location:
United States, Needham

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

180100.00 - 225082.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Babylist is looking for a Senior iOS Engineer to join our newest venture—a standalone app that helps families stay connected for all the moments that matter. As a Senior iOS Engineer, you will be an integral part of shaping and building experiences that amplify the natural love and excitement around growing families, from first smiles to first birthdays and beyond. You'll work with a small, in-person team in the Boston area operating autonomously outside of Babylist's current processes and tech stack. In a 9-month sprint, you'll design and rapidly prototype an entirely new product from concept to validated product vision and direction. You’ll collaborate closely with your designer and product manager to build the foundation of our iOS app.

Job Responsibility:

Conceptualize, design and develop our new standalone iOS app, taking ownership of the entire development lifecycle
Develop features and functionality, ensuring a seamless and delightful user experience
Collaborate closely with your designer and product manager to translate requirements into technical specifications and user-friendly interfaces
Transform concepts and designs into intuitive and visually appealing iOS app interfaces
Collaborate closely with a full-stack web engineer to align on architecture, API design, and more
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry best practices and coding standards
Employ various testing techniques, write unit tests, and leverage debugging tools to identify and address any issues or bugs
Collaborate effectively with team members, actively participating in discussions and brainstorming sessions
Contribute to feature ideation, and providing insights to the team

Requirements:

Strong understanding of software development principles, capabilities, and limitations of the iOS platform
Well-versed in the intricacies of iOS development and can navigate its unique features and constraints
8+ years of proven experience in iOS app development using Swift
Comfortable working with Swift and SwiftUI and have a deep understanding of syntax, features, and best practices
Familiar with Foundation, SwiftUI, CoreAnimation and other foundational Apple frameworks and patterns
Hands-on experience with SwiftUI, Previews, and rapid prototyping
Passion for building consumer-facing products and moving quickly in the zero-to-one of a new product
Experience with AI-driven software development practices and tools
Solid understanding of the Android ecosystem, with direct Android development experience being a plus
Comfortable and enthusiastic about working in an AI-forward environment where AI tools are part of daily operations
Embrace using technology to enhance your work while keeping people at the center

Nice to have:

Direct Android development experience

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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