Staff Software Engineer, iOS

Grindr

. Collaborate with a cross-functional, cross-timezone team to improve the Grindr app .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $152,000 - $203,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in building complex iOS applications using Swift, Xcode, and RxSwift, while guiding data-driven decisions and mentoring team members. Proficient in software engineering best practices, architecture at scale, and fostering innovation within cross-functional teams.

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IOS Application DevelopmentSwift ProgrammingRxSwift ExperienceSoftware Engineering Best PracticesProduct Leadership

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Hard Skills

SwiftXcodeRxSwiftCombineSwift ConcurrencySwiftUIMVVMCoordinatorPerformance OptimizationArchitecture at Scale

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationDecision-MakingCreativityInnovation

Tools & Technologies

BitriseFastlaneGitHub

Industry Keywords

Mobile DevelopmentCross-Functional TeamsData-Driven DecisionsUser SafetyOrganizational Change

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOSRxSwiftSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with a cross-functional, cross-timezone team to improve the Grindr app
Work across multiple workstreams and use ambiguity for high-level thinking
Guide data-driven decisions on new technologies, architectures, and workflows
Elevate the team's technical proficiency and adoption of new tools and working methods
Use Swift, Xcode, RxSwift, Combine, Swift Concurrency, SwiftUI, Bitrise, Fastlane, and GitHub
Evolve and maintain software architecture for current and future needs
Develop innovative, consumer-facing mobile products supporting the product roadmap
Own important safety and security features
Support new feature development and help keep bad actors off the platform
Safeguard users' safety
Mentor team members and implement organizational change

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 6 years of experience building complex iOS applications
Strong technical experience supporting individual contributors' creativity and innovation
Experience with product leadership and technical decision-making
Ability to make sound product and code tradeoffs
Experience working with business stakeholders from the C-suite and VP level downward
Ability to work deeply in code and contribute to long-term initiatives through mentoring
Strong practical knowledge of software engineering best practices and design patterns, including MVVM, Coordinator, one-way data flow, modular architecture, performance optimization, and metrics
Experience with architecture at scale
Experience working with technology stacks outside of mobile
Professional experience with RxSwift or another functional reactive programming framework
Professional experience with Coordinators and/or RxFlow
Ability and willingness to work from the Chicago office Tuesdays and Thursdays
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full premium health, dental, and vision coverage for employees; partial dependent coverage
Up to $300,000 in fertility and family-building support covering IVF, surrogacy, egg freezing, and adoption
401(k) with 6% match and immediate vesting
Company bonus and equity for every employee
Gender-affirming care with up to 90% cost coverage
Access to Included Health
Monthly HRT stipends
Flexible vacation policy
Two company-wide rest weeks per year
Monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting
Breakfast and lunch