Staff Software Engineer, iOS - Subscription Growth

MyFitnessPal; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Parental planning

Mental health benefits

Annual bonus

401(k) plan & match

Responsible time off

Wellness allowance

Technology allowance

Job summary

MyFitnessPal, Inc. is seeking a Staff iOS Engineer to join the Subscription Growth team, focusing on the core revenue engine of Premium subscriptions. You will collaborate across Android, Web, Backend and Infra to drive growth experiments, optimization, and data-driven improvements in the iOS ecosystem.

The role requires leadership in design, testing, and deployment, mentoring teammates, and delivering high-quality, scalable iOS solutions that impact user experience and business metrics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of iOS engineering experience.
• Active contribution to published iOS apps.
• Mastery of Objective-C and Swift.
• Mastery of iOS frameworks (UIKit, Foundation).
• Extensive unit testing and testable code.
• Refactoring architectural patterns.
• Experience with multithreaded programming.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Experience automating the building and publication of iOS apps.
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• collaborate with cross-functional peers to solve the right problems as a team
• Build relationships with peers across teams to prioritize challenges in the iOS ecosystem
• Develop strong cross-functional relationships with Android, Web, Backend and Infra teams
• Research and implement high-quality technical solutions to meet business goals
• Provide thought leadership on design, testing, security and deployment
• Coach team members to increase overall team success
• Make quick decisions balancing speed and stability on high-visibility projects

Skills

iOS engineering

Objective-C

Swift

UIKit

Foundation

Unit testing

Multithreading

Relational databases

Automation build/publication

Tools

App Store Connect

Job description

Staff Software Engineer, iOS - Subscription Growth

Remote - US

At MyFitnessPal, we believe good health starts with what you eat. We provide tools, resources and support to enable users to reach their health goals.

We are looking for a Staff iOS Engineer to join the MyFitnessPal Engineering Team. Our users rely on the MyFitnessPal iOS app to power their health and fitness journeys every day. As a member of our MyFitnessPal Engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to positively impact those users with your expertise in the iOS development ecosystem. In addition to technical expertise, you’ll find that your teammates value collaboration, mentorship, and inclusive environments.

About the Team:

The Subscription Growth team is a highly visible and impactful team at MyFitnessPal that operates the core of our business’s revenue engine. This cross-functional team is responsible for handling all aspects of Premium subscriptions including: growth experimentation, subscription management, data analysis, and the enablement of premium touchpoints.

Impact: The Subscription Growth team plays a crucial role in driving MyFitnessPal’s revenue growth and sustainability. By focusing on the core elements of subscription management, this team ensures that our Premium services remain a key contributor to our continued business success.

• Growth Experimentation: Leading the team through a variety of experiments and A/B tests related to upsell opportunities, premium paywalls, and promotional offers
• Subscription Management: Overseeing the entire lifecycle of Premium subscriptions, from acquisition to retention, ensuring a seamless and satisfying experience for our customers
• Data Analysis: Leveraging data to gain insights into subscriber behavior, preferences, and trends, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement of our Premium offerings
• Premium Enablement: Innovating and enhancing Premium support throughout the app to enable other teams to work in the Premium ecosystem within their area of focus

What you’ll be doing:

• Work collaboratively with cross functional peers to solve the right problems as a team
• Build relationships with your peers across other teams to understand and prioritize widespread challenges in the iOS ecosystem
• Build strong cross functional relationships with Android, Web, Backend and Infrastructure peers.
• Research and implement high-quality technical solutions to attain business goals that will benefit our continually growing user base
• Provide thought leadership on industry best practices around design, testing, security, and deployment.
• Coach team members to increase the success of the team as a whole
• Make quick decisions that balance speed and stability on high visibility projects with rapid experimentation

Qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Have 8+ years of experience with iOS engineering
• Have actively contributed to and published iOS applications
• Mastery of Objective-C and Swift
• Mastery of iOS app building frameworks (UIKit, Foundation, etc)
• Extensive experience writing unit tests and testable code
• Extensive experience refactoring architectural patterns
• Experience with multithreaded programming
• Experience working with a relational database
• Have experience with automating the building and publication of iOS apps
• Take a pragmatic approach to solving problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with payments infrastructure or AppStore Connect
• Exposure to XP, Pair Programming, Mob Programming or other highly collaborative working styles
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD), Behavior Driven Development (BDD) or other practices focussed on building self verifying code
• Experience migrating a large legacy codebase to modern standards
• Experience migrating from Objective-C to Swift
• Experience contributing to Android, Web, or Backend applications
• Be Kind and Care — build with empathy; assume positive intent; support teammates and members.
• Live Good Health — champion healthy habits and balance in how we work and what we ship.
• Be Data-Inspired — ground decisions in research and data; measure what matters.
• Champion Change — lean into ambiguity; iterate, learn, and improve continuously.
• Leave it Better than You Found It — raise quality, clarify systems, and document as you go.
• Make It Happen — bias to action; deliver impact with craft and accountability.

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at MyFitnessPal ranges from $160,000 - $210,000. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, MyFitnessPal offers a wide range of comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, parental planning, mental health benefits, annual performance bonus, a 401(k) plan and match, responsible time off, monthly wellness and technology allowances, and others.

Exciting Full-Time Employee Benefits, Perks and Culture

Face-to-Face Connections— We value personal connections. Enjoy opportunities to meet and connect with your team members in person to help forge meaningful relationships that extend beyond the virtual realm. Teams meet as often as needed and all of MyFitnessPal gathers annually.

Flexibility At Its Best: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve. Enjoy a flexible time-off policy with our Responsible Time Off benefit.

Give Back: Use your volunteer days off to support what matters most to you. Each full time teammate receives 2 days per calendar year to give back to their community through service.

Mentorship Program: Take control of your career through our mentorship program where, if you’d like, you will be matched with a teammate who can help you scale your skills and propel your growth.

Family-Friendly Support— Embrace the journey with confidence and care. Enjoy our paid maternity and paternity leave, to provide time to balance family responsibilities with your career and take the time needed to strengthen family relationships. We understand the complexities of starting or expanding a family, which is why we provide best-in-class comprehensive assistance for fertility-related matters.

Wellness Comes First— Live Good Health is one of our core values. Receive a monthly Wellness Allowance, empowering you to focus on your physical and mental well-being by choosing from a range of wellness initiatives, including dedicated mental health days.

Celebrate Greatness:Your hard work deserves recognition! Our reward and recognition platform empowers peers to acknowledge and reward each other for the exceptional contributions they make.

Elevate Your Health & Fitness: Get access to MyFitnessPal Premium, allowing you to take your fitness, health and wellness journey to new heights.

Unlock Your Potential: Access our virtual learning and development library, and participate in training opportunities to continuously grow and enhance your skills.

Championing Inclusion: Our dedicated DEI Committee actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress across the organization.

Healthcare Matters: Your well-being is our priority. Take advantage of our competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits that cater to your holistic healthcare needs. Feel secure and supported on your wellness journey.

Secure Your Future: Benefit from our retirement savings program, giving you peace of mind for your financial goals. Reach them sooner with MyFitnessPal’s competitive employer match.

At MyFitnessPal, our mission is to enable people to make healthy choices. And it wouldn't be possible without our team. We celebrate the unique POV that each person brings to the table and believe in a collaborative and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, sex, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. These are our guiding ideologies and apply across all aspects of employment.

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