Software Engineer II, iOS

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.

At Favor, we are committed to building a world-class team that shares a passion for products that make a difference with modern, clean code. Do you get a thrill when you make an impact on hundreds of thousands of users? Do you want to work for a purpose and value-driven company in a high-growth environment? As a Software Engineer II, iOS at Favor, you will create the tools and applications necessary to connect customers, Runners, merchants, and support  teams and work closely with product and operations teams to understand customer needs, build simple solutions to complex problems, and deliver delightful experiences to all users.

What you'll do:

• Assist in research and fact finding to develop or modify applications.
• Fix bugs and perform updates to the code base while working closely with senior engineers.
• Participate in the planning and execution of development projects.
• Partner with cross-functional technology teams to integrate solutions.
• Responsible for all phases of development, testing, and deployment of native iOS applications.

Skills you have:

• A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience.
• 2–3 years of professional iOS development experience with a portfolio of apps in the App Store.
• Knowledge of application testing strategies including unit, integration, end-to-end, and performance tests.
• Deep proficiency in Swift and a solid understanding of the iOS SDK, UIKit, and core frameworks (Core Location, MapKit, or Core Animation are massive pluses).
• Familiarity with modern architectural patterns such as MVVM, Clean Architecture, or VIPER.
• Experience handling asynchronous networking, RESTful APIs, and WebSockets.
• Proficient with Xcode, Git, and automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Fastlane, Bitrise, GitHub Actions).
• A problem-solver who cares deeply about user experience (UX) and understands the real-world impact of a mobile bug.

Who you are:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical (UX,  design, product management and across engineering teams) and non-technical stakeholders and work with other engineers in a collaborative and iterative environment.
• Ability to take technical direction to deliver well-scoped work.
• Appreciation of simple design and a  love to write clean, well-tested code - test first or TDD approaches are a plus.
• Experience in a high-growth startup is a plus.

Life at Favor

Where you'll work: This role can be hybrid or remote, depending on the team member’s location in Texas. If you live in Austin, Texas, we ask that you work from home roughly three days per week and work at our HQ for the remaining work days. If you live in a different city in Texas, you will primarily work from home, with the opportunity to travel to Austin for company-wide events. No matter where you work best, we foster an inclusive and flexible environment to support our workforce.

Benefits: We offer premium health, vision, dental, and life insurance, alongside 401(k) options. We go beyond the basics, while also throwing in Favor delivery fee credit and H-E-B discounts!

Paid time off (PTO): We offer unlimited PTO for salaried employees (that’s actually unlimited) and ample vacation time to all team members.

Learning and development: We encourage personal growth and education through Intern(al)ships and Learning Labs taught by Favor team members and external facilitators.

Community: Whether you’re an avid cyclist, dog lover, or Magic enthusiast, there’s a group for you here. We foster community through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), company-wide events, happy hours, and regular connection opportunities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion: At Favor, we believe that to be the best delivery app in Texas, we need to represent all Texans. We are committed to growing a team with different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and we are an equal opportunity employer. We review all resumes and qualifications with an open mind and encourage you to apply if this role interests you!

In addition, as a candidate, if you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process, simply let your recruiter know! Our talent acquisition team will work with you directly to ensure a smooth and delightful process.