5+ years of iOS development experience, with a strong focus on Swift and the iOS ecosystem
Deep understanding of app architecture, performance optimization, and modern build systems
Preferred experience in startup environments
Ability to balance quality with practical solutions for product shipping
Passion for fitness, wellness, or tool-building is a bonus
Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and deploy high-performance iOS features using Swift
Create a modular design system for efficient and scalable development
Ensure compatibility with the latest OS features and frameworks
Participate in architectural discussions to enhance codebase integrity
Collaborate closely with designers to deliver engaging user experiences
Develop thoughtful, scalable technology solutions
Maintain a rapid development pace without compromising quality
Benefits
Competitive salary plus meaningful equity
Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Access to brand new equipment
Remote work flexibility for US time zones
Free Ladder membership for you and your family
Access to a fully-stocked gym and studio
Full Job Description
Join Ladder's mission to redefine strength training and help millions get stronger with our top-ranked iOS app. Remote-friendly (US time zones) with HQ in Austin, TX.
We are growing rapidly - $60M ARR ($3M in 2023), 4.9 stars (100k+ ratings) for our iOS app, which has earned an Apple Editors' Choice Award and was featured in Apple's September 2025 Keynote.
We 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. It's about building something members can't live without-something that will last for generations.
Who You Are
You're 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.
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
Craftsperson - You care deeply about product quality, elegant code, and getting the details right
Builder's mentality - You're 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 don't wait for permission to solve problems
Bonus points if you have:
Fitness/wellness industry experience or passion
Passion for education, productivity, or tool-building
Passion for code
What You'll Do
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 OS's and utilizes the latest frameworks and platform capabilities
Engage in architectural discussions to improve codebase health
Work closely with designers to craft delightful user experiences
Work together to build thoughtful, scalable solutions
Move fast without sacrificing quality
🎯 Why Join Ladder?
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
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
Competitive salary + meaningful equity
Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Unlimited PTO
Brand new equipment
Free Ladder membership for you and your family
Fully-stocked gym and studio access
If you're an engineer who thrives in a high-agency environment and wants to help shape the future of fitness - we'd love to meet you.
