Founding iOS Engineer, Babylist
$180.1-225.1k
+ Equity & Bonus opportunities
Office located in Needham, MA
Online universal baby registry
Open for applications
Online universal baby registry
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$180.1-225.1k
+ Equity & Bonus opportunities
Office located in Needham, MA
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To help expecting parents get exactly what they need for the arrival of their new baby.
Role
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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
Application process
- Babylist 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
- 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
Our take
Since its 2011 launch, Babylist has grown into one of the most highly rated baby registries in the US. The difference it offers is that it allows users to include products from any store in their registries. On top of this, the company’s model also focuses heavily on creating informational content, which allows it to generate ad revenue while building customer loyalty.
Originally scaled with fairly low venture funding, Babylist claims half of new parents in the US now use its services. This, given that the baby products industry is worth close to $90 billion, shows the immense growth of the company as well as speaking to the impact it has made in the space.
Babylist has seen strong funding in the past which fuelled projects such as the launch of virtual showrooms, and facilitated the company's expansion further into the market. The company acquired Expectful, a health and wellness tool, in 2023 with the long-term vision to combine the companies into a larger health and wellness media property, that can help people navigate all parts of parenthood from fertility to diapers.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
67% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2021
$40m
SERIES C
Total funding: $40m
Company benefits
- HAPPIER WEEKENDS – We work to live, not live to work. That means we generally don’t work nights or weekends, and we offer 10 paid holidays throughout the year, in addition to your paid time off.
- PAID TIME OFF THAT WORKS FOR YOU – Life is unpredictable. Use your time off for what you need, whether that’s a vacation, family event or a day to unplug.
- PARENTAL LEAVE – We offer a flexible, 12-week paid parental leave policy.
- FLEXIBLE BENEFITS – Choose from benefits that support your working style, whether that's remote, in the office or something in between.
- HEALTH & WELLNESS – Wellness benefits include 100% paid coverage for medical, vision and dental for full-time employees.
- BABYLIST STORE DISCOUNT – All full-time employees receive a generous Babylist Store discount.
Company HQ
Emeryville, CA
Leadership
Natalie Gordon
(CEO)Former Software Engineer at Amazon. Initially founded Babylist as a side project and has since taken the company to a market leading status.
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