Senior iOS Engineer

Photoroom; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paris onboarding

Annual leave + RTT

Equity BSPCE

Learning budget

Health insurance

Mental health support

Relocation support

Visa assistance

Job summary

Photoroom is seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to lead feature work from architecture to polished UI in a fast-paced environment. You will ship weekly, influence the product roadmap, and collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Product.

The role is based in Paris with in-office presence 3 days per week and relocation support up to €10k. Ideal candidates have 5+ years iOS experience, strong Swift skills, a passion for UX, and a proactive ownership mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on iOS, mostly on consumer apps.
• Strong experience with Swift and modern frameworks.
• You care deeply about user experience and have shipped interfaces you are proud of.
• Strong sense of ownership: you take initiative and are comfortable making product and technical decisions.
• Pragmatic and iteration-driven: you favor speed of iteration over perfection and believe fast iteration is the best way to learn.
• Fluent in English (French is not required).
• [Nice-to-have] Curious about the latest trends in the iOS ecosystem and active in the community (Do iOS, Swift Connection, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Build and ship new features for an app used and loved by millions, regularly featured by Apple, with a 4.8 App Store rating.
• Own your work from A to Z, from architecture and coding to polishing top-notch interfaces that deliver a delightful user experience.
• Ship a new version of the app every week, follow product usage closely, and make decisions based on fast user feedback.
• Shape the product roadmap and new features together with Engineering Management, Design, and Product.
• Raise the bar for the whole team through your code, your reviews, and by sharing your knowledge and experience, while learning or deepening your knowledge of technologies like Metal, Core Image, and CoreML.

Skills

iOS development

Swift

User experience

Ownership

Fast iteration

English

Tools

Metal

Core Image

CoreML

Job description

About us

Founded in 2019 and part of Y Combinator’s 2020 cohort, Photoroom is the leading visual solution for e-commerce.

We’ve raised Series B funding and reached 300+ million users worldwide, processing over 5 billion images annually and serving both small businesses and major enterprises like Amazon, DoorDash, and Decathlon through our mobile app, web platform, and API.

We’re a team of 100+ passionate builders giving e-commerce businesses superpowers to create visuals that help them grow, making the hardest parts of selling online disappear. We focus on craft, innovation, and collaboration to create exceptional impact for e-commerce businesses worldwide.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a Senior iOS Engineer to take the Photoroom app to the next level for the millions of people who use it every day. You’ll own features from architecture to polished interface, ship weekly, and help shape the product roadmap while collaborating closely with Engineering Management, Design, and Product.

Compensation: €90k-110k depending on experience + BSPCE

Location: Paris, France, with an in-office presence 3 days per week.

This is a Paris- or Île-de-France-based role, and we do not accept remote applications. We offer substantial relocation support (€10k signing bonus), including help finding an apartment in Paris and visa assistance.

About the Role

• Build and ship new features for an app used and loved by millions, regularly featured by Apple, with a 4.8 App Store rating.

• Own your work from A to Z, from architecture and coding to polishing top-notch interfaces that deliver a delightful user experience.

• Ship a new version of the app every week, follow product usage closely, and make decisions based on fast user feedback.

• Shape the product roadmap and new features together with Engineering Management, Design, and Product.

• Raise the bar for the whole team through your code, your reviews, and by sharing your knowledge and experience, while learning or deepening your knowledge of technologies like Metal, Core Image, and CoreML.

About You

• 5+ years of experience on iOS, mostly on consumer apps.

• Strong experience with Swift and modern frameworks.

• You care deeply about user experience and have shipped interfaces you are proud of.

• Strong sense of ownership: you take initiative and are comfortable making product and technical decisions.

• Pragmatic and iteration-driven: you favor speed of iteration over perfection and believe fast iteration is the best way to learn.

• Fluent in English (French is not required).

• [Nice-to-have] Curious about the latest trends in the iOS ecosystem and active in the community (Do iOS, Swift Connection, etc.).

Benefits

• Regular team gatherings, including in-person onboarding in Paris (1-2 weeks), yearly company offsite and team retreat, quarterly in-person meetings (monthly during probation period), and social events like winter party and hackathons.

• 25 days annual leave + RTT on top of local public holidays

• Competitive equity package with BSPCE, giving you ownership in our growing company

• €1,000 annual learning and development budget for training, courses, books, and skill development

• Private health insurance

• Access to personalized mental health support , including 1:1 sessions with therapists or coaches, self-care tools, and well-being resources via MokaCare

• Sports and cultural activities reimbursement

• Language lessons (English and French) for those who need them. Photoroom is an international team, and we work in English.

• Relocation support (up to €10k) available for those choosing to move to France, including apartment finding and visa assistance.

Note: Visa sponsorship and relocation support are only available for positions based in France.

Hiring Process

1. Screening call with Talent Manager (30min)

2. Technical interview with Hiring Manager (45min)

3. Take-home assignment (4 hours) and live review with the team (45min)

4. Culture fit interviews and meet the team (~3h in total)

5. Reference check and offer

Support: We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive experience for all applicants. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process more accessible for you.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We’re committed to enabling everyone to feel included and valued at work. We believe our company and culture are strongest when composed of diverse experiences and backgrounds.

That’s also why we have flexible working hours, trust people to work remotely, and extended parental leave.

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, family, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.