Lead Software Engineer (iOS) (On-site)
Cricut is looking for a talented Lead iOS Mobile Engineer to help us take our iOS native apps to the next level. The position demands a candidate capable of doing high-quality work against technical and schedule challenges, while following strong software design and process principles. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic team, working on cutting edge mobile technology. You are a driver of change and you have yet to meet a technological challenge you cannot resolve. You are dedicated to developing clean code that will help shape the iOS mobile software which thrills our users.
High-Velocity Engineering: Leverage AI tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude) to accelerate development cycles, automate testing, streamline debugging, and rapidly prototype and ship features.
Responsibilities
- Hands-on role where you will be working alongside the team
- Lead technical architecture, coding standards, and other team processes and policies
- Work with PM and UX on story refinement, articulate engineering concerns, and guide technical direction
- Work with cross functional teams on quarterly planning and plan work for the team
- Apply software engineering design patterns to develop well-structured, modular, performant application code
- Run Scrum ceremonies
- Work collaboratively with product manager to drive features and maintain the backlog
- Serve as a technical mentor and know how to delegate tasks to the team
- Perform code reviews, write unit and UI tests, and contribute to architectural planning and refactoring
- Collaborate with API teams on API design
- Drive software releases includes releasing apps to the App Store
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or comparable field with 5+ years relevant experience
- Extensive experience developing iOS mobile native applications in Swift/SwiftUI (experience in The Composable Architecture is a big plus)
- Solid knowledge of iOS UI design principles, best practices, and development life cycle
- Experience with at least one of these design architectures: MVVM, MVC, VIPER, Clean Architecture
- Experience consuming RESTful JSON/XML web services, Open API standard (Swagger)
- Experience in testing high volume applications: unit test, integration test, performance test
- Experience with Git and GitFlow
- Experience with Scrum/Agile methodologies
- Experience in mentoring junior members
- Experience in project management
- A solid grasp of fundamental algorithms, data structures, and design patterns
- Ability to prototype new features and redesign existing ones
- Excellent problem solving, debugging skills, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
- Aptitude and desire to independently learn new technologies
- Working knowledge of Internationalization
Preferred Skills
- Experience in working with offshore contractors
- Experience in continuous integration and delivery (e.g., Bitrise, GitHub Actions)
- Experience in Core Animation, Core Graphics, Core Bluetooth
- Experience in automated user interface functional testing
- Experience with iOS performance profiling tools and optimization techniques
- Experience with Google Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics
Additional Information
We’ve Got You Covered
At Cricut, we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. You’ll also receive exclusive employee discounts—and best of all, you’ll be surrounded by some of the most talented, creative, and curious minds out there.
A Quick Note Before You Apply…
Cricut is in an exciting chapter of transformation. We’re evolving fast—refining our strategy, growing our teams, and raising the bar across everything we do. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of person—but it’s not for everyone.
We’re looking for A-players—people who thrive in dynamic environments, turn challenges into momentum, and consistently deliver their best work. If that sounds like you, read on.
Here’s what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):
- You move with urgency. You don’t wait for perfect clarity to act—you start, learn, and adjust.
- You set high standards. You take ownership, deliver quality, and hold yourself accountable.
- You stay focused when things move fast. You prioritize what matters most and tune out the noise.
- You collaborate like a pro. You elevate others, communicate clearly, and bring a low-ego, high-output energy.
- You embrace AI as part of your toolkit. From idea exploration to data analysis and creative problem-solving, you leverage AI to accelerate innovation and amplify impact—because technology and creativity go hand-in-hand here.
One More Thing (It’s a Big One)
This role is in-office at least 4-5 days per week. We believe real collaboration, innovation, and culture are built face-to-face. If you’re energized by working alongside smart, kind, creative people—and love those hallway conversations that spark the next great idea—you’ll feel right at home.
If you’re looking for a fully remote role, this may not be the right fit. But if you’re excited by challenge, purpose, and building something better—let’s make something amazing together.
Relocation Statement:
- This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
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Cricut® is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Cricut participates in E-Verify.