Senior iOS Engineer @ Ladder
Senior iOS Engineer @ Ladder
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Job Description
We are redefining how people get stronger and are hiring for a critical role to expand our Engineering team.
Engineering at Ladder is about innovating and elevating the quality of our products so people can rely on us throughout their fitness journey. Its about building something members cant live withoutsomething that will last for generations.
The TLDR
- Ladder is the #1 strength & conditioning app on iOS We deliver custom weekly workout plans with in-workout coaching progress tracking and a tight-knit fitness community.
- HQ in Austin TX We love local but remote is an option if youre in US time zones.
- We are on FIRE - $60M ARR ($3M in 2023); 4.9 stars (100k ratings) and Apple Editors Choice Award
- Tier 1 Investors - 2024 Series B led by Point72 plus a $100M growth capital commitment from General Catalyst; early investors include Jorge Mazal (former CPO @ Duolingo) Gina Gotthilf (former VP Growth @ Duolingo) Conner Zwick (CEO @ Speak AI) Ed Hallen (Cofounder @ Klavio) Des Traynor (Cofounder @ Intercom) Doss Cunningham (CEO @ Nutrabolt/C4 Energy) Bill Shufelt (CEO @ Athletic Brew Co.) Patrick OShaughnessy (Invest Like The Best).
- Youre a top-tier Engineer experienced hungry and obsessive about building world-class product experiences.
- Youll craft and own experiences changing fitness architecting elegant scalable solutions optimizing developer workflows and elevating both product quality and team standards
About Ladder
Ladder Your Daily Workout Plan
Ladder launched in 2020 to reinvent strength training for everyday athletes. Were a lean high-output team of veteran builders focused on solving real customer problems and creating the most rewarding fitness experience anywhere.
Weve scaled fast thanks to strong retention smart unit economics and a product people love. With fresh capital momentum and a bold vision to expand beyond fitness were building something your kids will brag about.
We keep the bar high. We trust our people. And we have fun while doing it.
What Youll Do
Build & Ship
- Architect develop and ship high-performance iOS features in Swift (SwiftUI/UIKit)
- Work to build a modular design system to keep development fast and scalable
- Build for the latest OSs and utilizes the latest frameworks and platform capabilities
- Engage in architectural discussions to improve codebase health
Execution & Collaboration
- Work closely with designers to craft delightful user experiences
- Work together to build thoughtful scalable solutions
- Move fast without sacrificing quality
The DNA Were Looking For
Youre a Senior iOS engineer who blends relentless pursuit of quality with a pragmatic product-focused mindset. You thrive in small teams love to sweat the details and are energized by building tools and platforms that empower both users and fellow engineers.
The Foundation
- 5 years of iOS development experience with deep expertise in Swift and the iOS ecosystem
- Strong grasp of app architecture performance optimization and modern build systems
- Startup experience preferred - you thrive in fast-paced high-agency environments
The Mindset
- Craftsperson You care deeply about product quality elegant code and getting the details right
- Builders mentality Youre energized by ownership autonomy and moving fast with a small talented team
- Pragmatic Engineer You balance the perfect solution with realism for shipping a product.
- High agency - you dont wait for permission to solve problems
Bonus Points
- Fitness/wellness industry experience or passion
- Passion for education productivity or tool-building
- Passion for code
Why Join Ladder
The Business
- Well Capitalized (Series B); join before our Series C!
- Profitable unit economics with disciplined growth
- Big ambition: building a household name beyond fitness that our peers and children recognize in a decade
The Culture
- High-performing team that wins the right way
- Let you cook if you have the chops environment
- Veteran team focused on customer problems and fast execution
The Benefits
- Competitive salary meaningful equity
- Full health benefits (medical dental vision)
- Unlimited PTO
- Brand new equipment
- Austin HQ with remote flexibility (US time zones)
- Free Ladder membership for you and your family
- Fully-stocked gym and studio access
Ready to Build the Future of Fitness
If youre an engineer who thrives in a high-agency environment and wants to help shape the future of fitness wed love to meet you.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
