Software Engineer, iOS

About The Company
Favor’s mission is ‘Anything Delivered’. Our engineers make high-touch logistics happen. The Favor technology platform is the engine behind the business, enabling millions of Favors. Our technology efficiently manages the real-time assignment of Runners to Favors, facilitates communication between customers, Runners, and support, keeps thousands of customer and Runner mobile applications in sync, and more. We are committed to delivering exceptional service through innovative technology solutions, fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, and supporting the growth and development of our team members.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff iOS Engineer to join our Promotions and Engagement squad. In this influential individual contributor role, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining the tools and applications that connect customers, Runners, merchants, and support teams. You will collaborate closely with product and operations teams to understand customer needs, develop innovative solutions to complex problems, and deliver seamless, engaging experiences across our iOS platform. Your expertise will help shape the future of our mobile applications, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and user-friendly. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects within a fast-growing startup environment, leveraging your technical leadership to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Qualifications

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
• 7+ years of relevant software engineering experience
• Advanced understanding of software design patterns to write clean, well-structured, idiomatic code leveraging the full power of a language
• Strong knowledge of REST + JSON, API versioning strategies, and security best practices
• Experience or familiarity with Swift, Swift UI, Objective C, XCTest, MVC, MVVM, XCUITest, Cocoapods, SPM, Alamofire, Jenkins
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead larger initiatives and work collaboratively across teams
• Experience with debugging tools, test automation, and building upon existing application patterns
• Experience in a high-growth startup environment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Recommend process and tooling improvements based on industry standards, patterns, and best practices
• Independently diagnose, build, and resolve complex technical issues within the iOS platform
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to plan and implement large-scale features and enhancements
• Communicate project statuses, issues, risks, and concerns to technical leadership and stakeholders
• Lead the creation of technical documentation and provide training on technology stacks and standards
• Assist other engineers in understanding system and application designs
• Manage all phases of native iOS application development, including testing and deployment
• Ensure the security, performance, and quality of iOS applications through best practices and testing
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and code quality

Benefits

• Premium health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement options
• Favor delivery fee credits and H‑E‑B discounts
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) for salaried employees and ample vacation time for all team members
• Opportunities for personal growth and professional development through Learning Labs and internships
• Inclusive and flexible work environment, with hybrid or remote options based on location
• Participation in Employee Resource Groups and company-wide social events

Equal Opportunity
Favor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We review all resumes and qualifications with an open mind and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. We are dedicated to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure a smooth and equitable experience for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please let your recruiter know. We may utilize AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, but final decisions are made by our human team members, ensuring fairness and transparency in our hiring practices.