iOS Engineer - Remote

About The Company

Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe, revolutionizing the way people buy, sell, and discover their favorite items. Our platform caters to a diverse range of categories including trading cards, fashion, electronics, and live plants, empowering sellers to build genuine businesses. We are pioneering live commerce at an unprecedented scale in the West, creating a new industry without a predefined playbook. As a remote co-located team, we are inspired by our core values and maintain hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We prioritize rapid movement, close engagement with our users, and focusing on impactful work. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing marketplaces and recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes, Whatnot offers a dynamic environment for professionals eager to make a difference in the evolving landscape of commerce. Stay updated with our latest developments by visiting our news and engineering blogs. Join us as we enable individuals to turn their passions into thriving businesses and foster community through innovative commerce solutions.

About The Role

The App Platform team at Whatnot is the backbone of our client infrastructure, responsible for creating a consistent and reliable foundation that supports all product development across iOS, Android, and web platforms. Unlike teams focused on specific features, our team pushes the boundaries of technology to ensure product teams can move quickly without compromising quality. Our responsibilities include managing app stability, maintaining the Whatnot Design System, localization, core components, and shared architecture that ensures our apps perform efficiently and consistently at scale. As an iOS Engineer on the App Platform team, your primary focus will be on building and maintaining the infrastructure and foundational components that feature teams depend on. This includes designing and optimizing core UI components, enhancing networking and data persistence layers, driving improvements in app stability and crash reduction, and collaborating closely with product teams to streamline development processes. This role offers high leverage, as your work will impact the entire application ecosystem rather than isolated features. We provide flexibility to work remotely or from one of our global office hubs. While remote work is supported, team members should be within commuting distance of our hubs in New York, Seattle, San Francisco, or Los Angeles to facilitate in-person collaboration, planning, and problem-solving sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency in Swift and a strong understanding of iOS fundamentals
• Experience with SwiftUI-driven UI architecture
• Proven track record of delivering user-facing features efficiently
• Strong product instincts with a user-centric approach
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with version control systems such as Git

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain core components and the design system for iOS applications
• Enhance networking and data persistence layers to improve app performance and reliability
• Drive initiatives to reduce app crashes and improve stability metrics
• Collaborate closely with product teams to ensure development best practices and ease of implementation
• Contribute to shared architecture and infrastructure that supports multiple platforms
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to uphold quality standards
• Stay updated with the latest iOS development trends and incorporate relevant innovations

Benefits

• Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays, including seasonal breaks
• Comprehensive health insurance options covering Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Support for remote work setup, including a home office setup allowance
• Monthly allowances for cell phone and internet expenses
• Wellness allowances to promote health and well-being
• Annual childcare support allowances
• Lifetime benefits for family planning, including adoption and fertility expenses
• Retirement plans including 401(k) with employer matching in the US and pension plans internationally
• Monthly app testing allowance to encourage product familiarity
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks, plus a gradual return to work period