Rent the Runway

iOS engineer

Rent the Runway$116K — $145K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of professional software development experience
  • Proficient in building iOS applications using Swift; familiarity with SwiftUI is a plus
  • Comfortable with various architectural patterns
  • Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
  • Ability to address and communicate technical challenges
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools like Cursor or Gemini CLI

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain features in a fast-paced environment
  • Participate in discussions about building product features
  • Advocate for the iOS platform and best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Drive continuous improvement for the release process

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off for vacation, bereavement, and family sick leave
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and FSA from day 1
  • 401(k) match to support future investments
  • Exclusive employee discounts on subscriptions and rentals
  • Universal Paid Parental Leave with flexible return to work
  • Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of service
  • Company-wide events and outings to foster team spirit
  • Flexible remote work options on Fridays for corporate employees
Full Job Description
About the Job:

At Rent the Runway, you will architect, design, develop, deploy our iOS app, which is the platform of choice for our 100k+ subscribers (they use the app on average 3-4 times a week!). We are looking for someone who can drive development and delivery, architecture & evangelize best practices in mobile as part of our Growth Pod. We believe that every person deserves a "Cinderella" experience, whether they are a first time user or monthly subscriber. Many of our millions of members have used Rent the Runway for the most important events in their lives, and in the process, we are changing the meaning of ownership and revolutionizing retail.

The Growth Pod is responsible for driving the top of the acquisition funnel, with a primary focus on increasing total subscriptions and revenue through high-intent traffic and optimized user journeys.

What You'll Do:
  • Create and maintain features in a fast-paced, startup environment.
  • Participate in technical discussions on building product features and the technical vision of a modern and composable/scalable app.
  • Be an advocate of the iOS platform and promote and employ software development best practices.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Product, Analytics, Marketing, Creative, and Design.
  • Drive continuous improvement for the release process.

About You:
  • You have a BA/BS in Computer Science, related degree, or equivalent practical experience.
  • You have 4+ years of professional experience in software development, working on robust, complex systems that serve a high volume of users.
  • You have professional experience building iOS applications using Swift, and bonus points for familiarity with SwiftUI and/or The Composable Architecture.
  • You are comfortable working with various architectural patterns and understand when best to apply them.
  • You have a strong command of algorithms, data structures, and best practices.
  • You have a passion for bringing great products into our world through collaboration and ingenuity.
  • You're able to understand, diagnose, and effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
  • You're able to handle ambiguous problems and make the tradeoffs without compromising quality.
  • You're comfortable leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Gemini CLI, or Claude) to accelerate development cycles and streamline workflows.

Benefits:

At Rent the Runway, we're committed to the wellbeing of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Paid Time Off, including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first, and we've got you covered.
  • 401(k) match - an investment in your future.
  • Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts - to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).
  • Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
  • Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun!
  • Company-wide events and outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!
  • Office-centric work - our corporate employees and technical leaders have the option to work remotely on Fridays, in accordance with Company policies.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $116,000 to $145,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.

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About Rent the Runway

Rent the Runway is an online service that provides designer dress and accessory rentals. The company was founded in 2009 by Jennifer Hyman and Jennifer Fleiss, and is headquartered in New York City. Rent the Runway allows customers to rent dresses, gowns, and accessories for a fraction of the retail price. The company has partnerships with over 700 designers, including Vera Wang, Badgley Mischka, and Marchesa. Rent the Runway has raised over $190 million in funding and has been named one of the most innovative companies by Fast Company.
Learn more about Rent the Runway
Size
1,500 employees
Market Cap
$184.5 million
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

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