Senior iOS Engineer @ Ladder

Ladder is the #1 iOS strength & conditioning app. We deliver custom weekly workout plans with in-workout coaching, progress tracking, and a tight-knit fitness community.

We’ve 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, we’re building something your kids will brag about.

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), Des Traynor (Cofounder @ Intercom), Bill Shufelt (CEO @ Athletic Brew Co.), Patrick O'Shaughnessy (Invest Like The Best), and more.

100% remote friendly with a HQ in Austin, TX — if you're local, you're welcome to work out of our Austin HQ but as long as you're in US time zones, we are 100% remote friendly.

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