Senior Software Engineer, iOS

Babylist; United States; Remote; USD 186,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-focused platform is seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to design and develop a new standalone app for families. This role involves collaboration with designers and product managers to create engaging and intuitive app experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong iOS development skills, especially in Swift and SwiftUI, along with a passion for building consumer-facing products. Competitive pay, equity, and benefits including healthcare and paid parental leave are offered.

Benefits

Company paid medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software development principles.
• Proven experience in iOS app development using Swift.
• Familiarity with foundational Apple frameworks and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop a new standalone iOS app.
• Collaborate closely with the designer and product manager.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.

Skills

iOS app development using Swift

SwiftUI

Foundation framework

CoreAnimation

AI-driven development practices

Android ecosystem understanding

Job description

Overview

Babylist is the leading registry, e-commerce, and content platform for growing families. More than 9 million people shop with Babylist every year, making it the go-to destination for seamless purchasing, trusted guidance, and expert product recommendations for new parents and the people who love them. What began as a universal registry has grown into a full ecosystem for new parents, including the Babylist Shop, Babylist Health, and a flagship showroom in Los Angeles. Hundreds of brands in baby and beyond partner with Babylist to engage meaningfully with families during one of life’s most important transitions. With over $1 billion in annual GMV, and more than $500 million in 2024 revenue, Babylist is reshaping the $320 billion baby product industry. We’re helping parents feel confident, connected, and cared for at every step. As we build the generational brand in baby, our mission remains simple: to connect growing families with everything they need to thrive. To learn more, visit www.babylist.com.

Our Ways of Working

Babylist thrives as a remote-first company, with HQ team members located across the U.S. and Canada. We meet in person twice a year—once as a company and once by department to strengthen the relationships that power our work. We show up consistently, stay purpose-driven, and achieve results —together, from anywhere.

What the Role Is

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.

Who You Are

• 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. You are comfortable working with Swift and SwiftUI and have a deep understanding of syntax, features, and best practices
• You are familiar with Foundation, SwiftUI, CoreAnimation and other foundational Apple frameworks and patterns. You have hands-on experience with SwiftUI, Previews, and rapid prototyping
• You have a passion for building consumer-facing products and moving quickly in the zero-to-one of a new product. You understand the importance of delivering an exceptional user experience and are motivated to create engaging and intuitive iOS apps for our users
• You have experience with AI-driven software development practices and tools
• You have a solid understanding of the Android ecosystem, with direct Android development experience being a plus

How You Will Make An Impact

• Conceptualize, design and develop our new standalone iOS app, taking ownership of the entire development lifecycle. You will be responsible for developing 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. Your expertise will be instrumental in transforming 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 that may arise
• Collaborate effectively with team members, actively participating in discussions and brainstorming sessions. Your input and insights will be valuable in shaping the direction of the iOS app, contributing to feature ideation, and providing insights to the team

Why You Will Love Working At Babylist

• We invest in the infrastructure you’ll need to be supported and successful: tools, opportunities to connect with colleagues, and a stipend to help you set up your office
• We build products that have a positive impact on millions of people’s lives
• We work at a sustainable pace which means work/life balance is a real thing here
• We believe technology and data can solve hard problems
• AI plays a meaningful role in how we work, create, and scale—intentionally embedded in our tools, systems, and decision-making to support innovation and real impact
• We believe in exceptional management
• We offer competitive pay and meaningful opportunities for career advancement
• We have great benefits like company paid medical, dental, and vision, a generous paid parental leave policy, and 401k with company match
• We care about employee wellbeing with perks for physical, mental and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning

Babylist follows a market-based approach to compensation, with pay varying based on location, experience, and qualifications. In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the starting salary range for this role is $186,818.00 to $224,183.00, representing the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this position.

Your starting salary within this range will be determined based on your skills, experience, and work location, with future adjustments informed by role growth, performance, and internal pay equity. Babylist is committed to supporting career progression and recognizes the value of performance-based advancement.

In addition to competitive pay, Babylist offers equity, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, and paid leave, including PTO and parental leave.

Official Communication All communication regarding your application will come only from the Babylist Talent Team via an @babylist.com email address. We will never request payment, bank information, or personal financial details. Be cautious of fraudulent outreach via non-company email addresses, messaging platforms, or unsolicited phone calls. To verify legitimate opportunities, visit our careers page.

Equal Employment Opportunity Babylist is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law.