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Who We Are

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.

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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 8+ years of proven experience in iOS app development using Swift. You are comfortable working with Swift and Swift
  
  UI and have a deep understanding of syntax, features, and best practices.
• You are familiar with Foundation, Swift
  
  UI, Core Animation and other foundational Apple frameworks and patterns. You have hands‑on experience with Swift
  
  UI, 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.
• You’re comfortable and enthusiastic about working in an AI‑forward environment where AI tools are part of daily operations.
• You embrace using technology to enhance your work while keeping people at the center.

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…