Ladder
Join Ladder's Engineering Team
We are redefining how people get stronger and 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 withoutsomething that will last for generations. About Ladder
Ladder is the #1 strength & conditioning app on iOS. We deliver custom weekly workout plans with in-workout coaching, progress tracking, and a tight-knit fitness community. HQ in Austin, TX. We love local, but remote is an option if you're in US time zones. We are on FIRE - $60M ARR ($3M in 2023); 4.9 stars (100k+ ratings) and Apple Editors' Choice Award. 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), Ed Hallen (Cofounder @ Klavio), Des Traynor (Cofounder @ Intercom), Doss Cunningham (CEO @ Nutrabolt/C4 Energy), Bill Shufelt (CEO @ Athletic Brew Co.), Patrick O'Shaughnessy (Invest Like The Best). You're a top-tier engineerexperienced, hungry, and obsessive about building world-class product experiences. You'll craft and own experiences changing fitnessarchitecting elegant, scalable solutions, optimizing developer workflows, and elevating both product quality and team standards. Build & Ship
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 Execution & Collaboration
Work closely with designers to craft delightful user experiences Work together to build thoughtful, scalable solutions Move fast without sacrificing quality The DNA We're Looking For
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. The Foundation
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 The Mindset
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
Fitness/wellness industry experience or passion Passion for education, productivity, or tool-building Passion for code Why Join Ladder?
The Business
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 The Culture
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 The Benefits
Competitive salary + meaningful equity Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) Unlimited PTO Brand new equipment Austin HQ with remote flexibility (US time zones) Free Ladder membership for you and your family Fully-stocked gym and studio access Ready to Build the Future of Fitness?
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.
We are redefining how people get stronger and 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 withoutsomething that will last for generations. About Ladder
Ladder is the #1 strength & conditioning app on iOS. We deliver custom weekly workout plans with in-workout coaching, progress tracking, and a tight-knit fitness community. HQ in Austin, TX. We love local, but remote is an option if you're in US time zones. We are on FIRE - $60M ARR ($3M in 2023); 4.9 stars (100k+ ratings) and Apple Editors' Choice Award. 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), Ed Hallen (Cofounder @ Klavio), Des Traynor (Cofounder @ Intercom), Doss Cunningham (CEO @ Nutrabolt/C4 Energy), Bill Shufelt (CEO @ Athletic Brew Co.), Patrick O'Shaughnessy (Invest Like The Best). You're a top-tier engineerexperienced, hungry, and obsessive about building world-class product experiences. You'll craft and own experiences changing fitnessarchitecting elegant, scalable solutions, optimizing developer workflows, and elevating both product quality and team standards. Build & Ship
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 Execution & Collaboration
Work closely with designers to craft delightful user experiences Work together to build thoughtful, scalable solutions Move fast without sacrificing quality The DNA We're Looking For
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. The Foundation
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 The Mindset
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
Fitness/wellness industry experience or passion Passion for education, productivity, or tool-building Passion for code Why Join Ladder?
The Business
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 The Culture
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 The Benefits
Competitive salary + meaningful equity Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) Unlimited PTO Brand new equipment Austin HQ with remote flexibility (US time zones) Free Ladder membership for you and your family Fully-stocked gym and studio access Ready to Build the Future of Fitness?
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.