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We are hiring a Founding iOS Engineer to build the next-generation iOS experience from the ground up. This role will lead the transition to a fully native iOS application, built from scratch. This is a true zero-to-one opportunity. Requirements will initially be ambiguous. The design system is not yet defined. You must operate independently, make strong architectural decisions, and shape both product and engineering direction. This is not a ticket-execution role. We are looking for strong product instincts, excellent engineering judgment, and a high bar for craft. Mobile must be a differentiated experience — not a thin client of the web. You will work closely with Product, Design, Backend, Data, and Leadership, and over time help build the iOS function and engineering culture.
The roadmap is ambitious:
International expansion
Full consumer experience rebuild (web & mobile)
Launch of Spa as a major new vertical
Location: New York (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Level: Senior (Foundational Hire)
Start: ASAP
What You’ll Do
Own the iOS app end-to-end across critical flows:
Search & discovery
Property details
Booking
Account & post-booking experience
Build a high-quality native codebase from scratch:
Architecture
State management
Networking
Observability
Testing
CI/CD
Release management
Partner with Product & Design to craft premium mobile experiences
Define mobile strategy and differentiation vs web
Shape backend API contracts for performance and resilience
Drive performance & quality (startup time, rendering, offline handling, stability)
Instrument analytics for iteration and product insight
Define long-term mobile platform strategy
Play a foundational leadership role in building the iOS team
Requirements
5+ years building production iOS applications
Strong Swift expertise and modern iOS architecture patterns
Experience building polished, consumer-facing mobile experiences
Proven influence over architecture decisions
Comfort collaborating with backend engineers on APIs and data contracts
Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate in ambiguity
Ideal Candidate Profile
Product-minded engineer (not just execution-focused)
High craft standards
Comfortable in zero-to-one environments
Experience in high-scale consumer products
Strong decision-maker with technical judgment
Benefits
Meaningful equity participation
Foundational ownership in a growing consumer tech company
Opportunity to build both the product and the team
Interview Process
Phone Screen
Technical Interview
Team Fit Interview
Final Interview