Senior Software Engineer, iOS

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.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, leverage AI to amplify our impact, and achieve results—together, from anywhere.

What the Role Is

Babylist is looking for a Senior iOS Engineer to join our growing mobile team. As a Senior iOS Engineer, you will be an integral part of shaping and enhancing the registry building and shopping experience for Babylist to become the specialty retailer in baby commerce. Our platform aims to provide parents-to-be with a carefully curated selection of baby essentials, personalized recommendations, and a seamless shopping experience. Collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and senior developers, you will contribute to building the foundation of our business. Your role will be vital in ensuring that our iOS app, which is used by millions of users, delivers a user-friendly, efficient, and effective solution to assist parents in preparing for the arrival of their new baby.

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 and have a deep understanding of its syntax, features, and best practices
• You are familiar with Foundation, UIKit, CoreAnimation, Auto Layout, w and other foundational Apple frameworks and patterns. You have hands-on experience building UIKit components in code and have worked closely with Designers in tools like Figma, Sketchpad, etc
• You have a passion for building consumer-facing products or e-commerce solutions. You understand the importance of delivering an exceptional user experience and are motivated to create engaging and intuitive iOS apps for our users
• You are familiar with iOS frameworks, architecture, and design patterns. You have hands-on experience working with popular iOS frameworks and are knowledgeable about architectural patterns like MVC. You can leverage these tools and patterns to build scalable and maintainable iOS applications
• You are already integrating AI-assisted development workflows into day-to-day engineering practices, using tools for code generation, refactoring, test creation, and debugging to increase velocity and ship high-quality features efficiently

How You Will Make An Impact

• Own the full development lifecycle of the Babylist iOS app — conceptualizing, designing, building, and maintaining features that deliver a seamless, delightful user experience
• Optimize app performance by identifying areas for improvement, refining code, and employing techniques that keep interactions fast and responsive
• Partner closely with designers, product managers, and a full-stack web engineer to translate requirements into intuitive, visually polished interfaces and align on architecture and API design
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry best practices, setting the standard for quality and keeping the codebase healthy long-term
• Leverage testing techniques, unit tests, and debugging tools to proactively catch and resolve issues before they reach users
• Show up as a collaborative, engaged team member — contributing ideas, shaping the direction of the iOS app, and making the team better through your insight and presence

Why You Will Love Working At Babylist

Our Culture

• We work with focus and intention, then step away to recharge
• We believe in exceptional management and invest in tools and opportunities to connect with colleagues
• We build products that positively impact millions of people's lives
• AI is intentionally embedded in how we work, create, and scale—supporting innovation and impact

Growth & Development

• Competitive pay and meaningful opportunities for career advancement
• We believe technology and data can solve hard problems
• We're committed to career progression and performance-based advancement

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity and bonus opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company matching and flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid parental leave and PTO
• Remote work stipend to set up your office
• Perks for physical, mental, and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning

About Compensation

We use a market-based approach to compensation. The starting salary range for this role is:

USD $180,100 to $225,882
CAD $185,600 to $232,000

Your starting salary will be based on your location, experience, and qualifications, with increases over time tied to performance, role growth, and internal pay equity.

Important Notices

Interview Process & Consent
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Interview Integrity
During the interview process, we're evaluating your individual problem-solving skills, creativity, and approach to challenges. While AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor are part of your daily toolkit once you join Babylist, all interviews, assessments, and take-home assignments must be completed independently. 

You may not use AI tools, third-party services, coaching platforms, or content-farming services during any part of the interview process unless we explicitly permit it. We will clearly communicate when AI tools are allowed for specific assessments.

Any indication of third-party assistance or AI-generated responses will result in immediate disqualification. We may also verify educational credentials through third-party sources—providing false or misleading information will result in removal from consideration.

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