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

Why You Will Love Working At Babylist

Our Culture

Growth & Development

Compensation & Benefits

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 & Consent 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.

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.

Official Communication All 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.