Founding iOS Engineer

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.

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 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
• 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 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

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:

 $180,100 to $225,082

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 & ConsentBabylist uses AI to record and transcribe all interviews for evaluation purposes in accordance with CCPA and GDPR. By participating in an interview, you consent to this recording and transcription.

Interview IntegrityDuring 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.

Official CommunicationAll communication 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 (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram), or unsolicited phone calls. Verify legitimate opportunities on our careers page.