iOS Engineer - Remote

About The CompanyJoin the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe dedicated to transforming the way people buy, sell, and discover their passions. Our platform enables users to trade and purchase a wide variety of items, including trading cards, fashion, electronics, and live plants, fostering a community where sellers can build sustainable businesses across hundreds of categories. As pioneers in live commerce, we are creating a new industry at an unprecedented scale in the Western market, with no existing playbook to follow. Our team is composed of innovative professionals who are shaping the future of e-commerce by pushing technological boundaries and delivering exceptional user experiences.Operating 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 emphasize agility, staying close to our users, and focusing on impactful work that drives growth. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing marketplaces, Whatnot was recently named the #1 Best Startup Employer in America by Forbes. We continuously update our community through our news and engineering blogs, inviting passionate individuals to join us in enabling anyone to turn their passion into a thriving business and bring people together through innovative commerce solutions.About The RoleThe App Platform team at Whatnot is responsible for building and maintaining the foundational client infrastructure that supports all product development across iOS, Android, and web platforms. This team focuses on creating a consistent, reliable foundation that allows product teams to innovate rapidly without compromising quality. Responsibilities include managing app stability, developing and maintaining the Whatnot Design System, localization, core components, and shared architecture that ensures performance and consistency at scale.As an iOS Engineer within the App Platform team, you will concentrate on developing the core infrastructure and building blocks that feature teams depend on. Your work will involve architecting and maintaining essential components, enhancing networking and data persistence layers, and driving initiatives to improve app stability and reduce crashes. Collaboration with product teams will be vital to ensure that the best practices are not only effective but also accessible, making development easier and more efficient. This role offers high leverage, as your contributions will impact the entire application ecosystem rather than isolated features.We support flexible working arrangements, allowing team members to work remotely or from our global office hubs, including New York, Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. In-person collaboration is valued for planning, problem-solving, and fostering team connections, and candidates should reside within commuting distance of these hubs.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experienceProficiency in Swift programming languageDeep understanding of iOS fundamentals and SwiftUI-driven UI architectureProven track record of delivering user-facing features efficientlyStrong product instincts with a user-centric approachExcellent problem-solving and communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentExperience with app stability and crash reduction strategiesBonus QualificationsExperience with e-commerce or social media productsFamiliarity with A/B testing frameworks, analytics instrumentation, or growth experimentation toolsResponsibilitiesArchitect and maintain core components and the design system for iOS applicationsEnhance networking and data persistence layers to improve app performance and reliabilityDrive initiatives to increase app stability and reduce crash ratesCollaborate closely with product teams to ensure development best practices are followedDevelop scalable shared architecture supporting multiple platformsParticipate in planning, code reviews, and technical documentation to ensure quality standardsContribute to continuous improvement of development processes and toolsEngage in dogfooding activities by using Whatnot as a buyer and seller to better inform product developmentBenefitsFlexible time-off policy including company-wide holidays and seasonal breaksComprehensive health insurance options covering Medical, Dental, and VisionSupport for remote work with a home office setup allowanceMonthly stipends for cell phone and internet expensesWellness allowances to promote mental and physical healthAnnual childcare support allowancesLifetime benefits for family planning, including adoption and fertility expensesRetirement plans including 401(k) with employer matching in the US and pension plans internationallyMonthly app dogfooding allowancePaid parental leave of 16 weeks, with a gradual return to work optionEqual OpportunityWhatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our company culture, enhances innovation, and drives our success. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and we welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join our team in shaping the future of commerce.