Member of Technical Staff - iOS

Favorited; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

favorited is hiring a Senior Member of Technical Staff - iOS in Santa Monica for a hands-on role developing and optimizing our iOS app. You will ship high-quality native apps, collaborate with product and design, and push performance, reliability, and security to the next level.

You will lead features end-to-end in a fast-paced startup environment, mentoring others and shaping mobile architecture. On-site work is required with core hours in Santa Monica, CA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional iOS development experience.
• Proven track record of shipping multiple native iOS apps.
• Experience building large-scale apps with millions of users.
• Deep Swift expertise and modern iOS frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of MVC, MVVM, and mobile architecture.
• Experience with APIs, real-time systems, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality native iOS apps using Swift.
• Own features end-to-end from design to release.
• Collaborate with product, design, backend, and infra teams to deliver seamless experiences.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability for a growing user base.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to best practices for iOS development.
• Improve workflows, tooling, and release processes.

Skills

iOS development

Swift

App architecture

Performance debugging

Startup ownership

Tools

Xcode

Job description

Job Title: Member of Technical Staff - iOS
Location: Santa Monica, CA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Company: favorited

About favorited

At favorited, we believe that digital communities should be more than just spaces to watch content. Our platform is a place to connect, engage, and play, empowering creators by enhancing audience participation and fostering deeper connections.

If you’re a self-starter eager to shape the future of social interaction with a team that holds itself to the highest standards, this is the place for you. We value open, yet respectful communication and real-time feedback to help each other grow quickly. If you’re passionate about gaming and have a knack for gamifying everyday life, you’ll thrive in our fast-moving, collaborative environment.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Member of Technical Staff - iOS to develop and optimize our iOS app, delivering an engaging, performant, and secure mobile experience for our users. You’ll be instrumental in shaping how communities interact and create meaningful experiences on our platform. As part of a close-knit engineering team, you’ll collaborate directly with product, design, and backend teams to bring innovative features to life and ensure our mobile experience stands out in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality native iOS applications using Swift.

• Own features end-to-end, from technical design through implementation, testing, and release.

• Collaborate closely with product, design, backend, and infrastructure teams to deliver seamless user experiences.

• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability for a rapidly growing user base.

• Contribute to architectural decisions and help define best practices for iOS development.

• Identify and proactively solve technical challenges before they impact users or development velocity.

• Participate in code reviews and mentor other engineers to elevate overall team quality.

• Help improve development workflows, tooling, and release processes.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of professional iOS development experience.

• Proven track record of shipping multiple native iOS applications to the App Store.

• Experience building and scaling large-scale applications supporting millions of users.

• Deep expertise in Swift and modern iOS frameworks.

• Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM, etc.).

• Experience working with APIs, real-time systems, and performance-critical applications.

• Strong debugging, profiling, and optimization skills.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, startup environment with high ownership.

What Stands Out

• Experience at a high-growth startup or in a rapid scaling environment.

• Experience with real-time communication features and integrating with backend services.

• Familiarity with analytics, experimentation, in-app purchases, and push notifications.

• Enthusiasm for shaping the future of social or gaming communities.

• Experience with Android development (Kotlin/Java).

• Familiarity with cross-platform considerations and mobile system design.

• Experience with real-time, interactive, or live-streaming products.

Salary & Benefits

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 base salary + equity.

Benefits Include:

• Unlimited PTO to prioritize work-life balance.

• 401(k) plan with a match.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid company holidays.

• Collaborative, high-impact team environment.

Where You’ll Work: This is a full-time, on-site position in Santa Monica. Core in-office working hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 10am - 4pm PT.

EEOC Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.