Founding iOS Engineer - Leading Online Retailer

Role Overview

Role Overview This role is an opportunity to help create a brand new consumer iOS application designed to bring families closer together during life’s most meaningful moments. You will join a small, highly focused product team working in person in the Boston area, operating with autonomy and startup style speed. The mission is to design, prototype, and launch a standalone mobile experience from the ground up, moving from early concept through a validated product direction within an accelerated development cycle.

Role Overview This role is an opportunity to help create a brand new consumer iOS application designed to bring families closer together during life’s most meaningful moments. You will join a small, highly focused product team working in person in the Boston area, operating with autonomy and startup style speed. The mission is to design, prototype, and launch a standalone mobile experience from the ground up, moving from early concept through a validated product direction within an accelerated development cycle.

As a senior engineer, you will play a central role in shaping both the technical foundation and the user experience. You will work side by side with product and design partners to turn ideas into a polished, intuitive application that feels personal, joyful, and easy to use.

• Design and develop a new iOS application from initial concept through production readiness
• Own the full iOS development lifecycle, from architecture decisions to feature implementation and refinement
• Rapidly prototype and iterate on features to explore ideas and validate user experience direction
• Translate product requirements and design concepts into elegant, user focused interfaces
• Partner closely with design and product leadership to influence roadmap and feature prioritization
• Collaborate with a full stack engineering partner on APIs, data flow, and system architecture
• Write high quality, readable, and maintainable Swift code aligned with modern iOS best practices
• Implement testing strategies, including unit tests and debugging workflows, to ensure stability and performance
• Actively contribute ideas, feedback, and technical insight during planning and brainstorming sessions

• An experienced iOS engineer with a deep understanding of Apple platforms and development patterns
• A builder who enjoys early stage product work and thrives in zero to one environments
• Someone motivated by creating consumer experiences that feel thoughtful, emotional, and delightful
• An engineer who values collaboration and clear communication across disciplines

• Eight or more years of professional iOS development experience using Swift
• Strong proficiency with Swift
  
  UI and modern iOS frameworks such as Foundation and Core Animation
• Hands on experience with Swift
  
  UI previews, rapid prototyping, and iterative UI development
• Solid understanding of iOS platform capabilities, constraints, and performance considerations
• Familiarity with AI powered development tools and workflows
• Comfort working in environments where AI is integrated into daily development practices
• General understanding of the Android ecosystem, with direct Android experience considered a plus

This role offers the rare chance to help define a product from its earliest stages while working with a tight knit team that values creativity, speed, and craftsmanship. You will have meaningful ownership, real influence on product direction, and the freedom to explore ideas quickly. If you enjoy building consumer products that prioritize human connection and emotional resonance, this role provides a unique platform to do your best work.

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