Senior Engineer, iOS

Who we are:

At SpotHero, we work as a team to empower people to get everywhere, easier! We’re rapidly growing with the mission of bringing the parking industry into the future through technology. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app and website to reserve convenient, affordable parking in advance, on-the-go or through their connected cars, and parking companies rely on us to help them reach new customers while optimizing their business. We connect the dots with cutting-edge technology, delivering value to both sides of this exciting, evolving marketplace. We’ve been quite busy, take a peek at some of our recent announcements.

Senior iOS Engineer at SpotHero:

SpotHero is seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to contribute to the codebase by following set standards and successfully completing stories while maintaining effective communication within product/engineering squads and leagues, as well as with other internal and applicable external stakeholders.

What you'll do:

• Identify, design, develop, test, and release high-quality functionality as efficiently as possible.
• Build and maintain new tooling (test coverage, build tasks, fastlane scripting).
• Ensure the support of applications and the following of Apple’s release guidelines.
• Communicate upcoming changes effectively with all stakeholders, Product, Design, QA, and IT.
• Identify areas for improvement and innovation within the squad ecosystem by investigating and proposing new technologies and/or best practices, and leading the charge on implementing them.
• Be a hands-on contributor to the design and implementation of new products and features supporting the engineering organization's technical strategy.
• Support QA in managing a fleet of devices that properly reflect our end consumer demographics as well as new and upcoming releases
• Provide code review and empathetic, thoughtful feedback to peers, Engineer I, Engineer II and Engineer III level team members, assisting these team members in producing code that meets set standards and supports their development as Engineers.
• Write documentation on what the squad plans to do, is doing, and has completed. Documentation should be easily accessible and should lead to productive discussions within the squad and/or other teams.
• Secure and safeguard data to preserve its integrity, reliability, and availability, and ensure appropriate access levels are maintained.
  
  

Core Competencies:

• Action-Oriented - Maintains a sense of urgency to complete a task and seeks information rather than waiting for it.
• Problem-Solve - Quickly assesses situations and provides creative solutions for resolution.
• Innovative - Fosters an environment where creative thinking is embraced and encouraged.
• Collaboration - Process of working with multiple individuals to complete a task or achieve a goal.
• Open-minded - Willing to consider new ideas.
• Resilience/Resourceful - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
• Operations/Process-Minded - Focuses on the tasks that are completed day-to-day to ensure strategic goals are able to be achieved in the most efficient and scalable way possible.
• Uphold Company Values - Actions are tied to company values to ensure focus on goals and objectives.
• Positive Outlook - Generates excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment by identifying how work performed supports SpotHero’s values.
• Empathy - Shows care and concern for another's situation.
• User-Focused - Creates and develops business tools from the perspective of how it will be understood and used by a user.
• Influence Without Authority - Ability to get others to willingly cooperate and engage, rather than following directives because you're in a position of authority.
• Technical Capability - Ability to identify how systems and technology can improve ways of working.
  
  

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of experience as an iOS engineer across multiple environments.
• Strong proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, and Apple frameworks.
• Experience supporting various app extensions.
• Experience supporting open-source SDKs distributed across various package managers.
• Experience and familiarity working with CI / CD pipelines.
• Understanding and following of Semantic Versioning practices.
• Ability to support and communicate Apple Human Interface Guidelines to internal teams.
• Ability to provide support for any pieces of codebase owned, and also understand the codebase with minimal direction from peers or more senior engineers.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills.
• Demonstrated ability to document work and research existing documentation.
  
  

Systems/Tools:

• Native iOS, Xcode, macOS, and devices
• Bitrise, Fastlane, Firebase, Danger, and Sentry
• Figma, Confluence, Jira, and GitHub
• Auth0, PayPal, Branch
• Standard Analytics systems
  
  

Seeking Candidates in:

• Chicago, Illinois or Toronto, ON - 1 day per week in office
  
  

Why SpotHero?

We’re a marketplace making parking easier for drivers and more efficient for garage operators. You’ll join a team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning and a culture that emphasizes impact, relationships, and adaptability.

What we are offering:

• Career game changer – A truly unique experience to work for a fast-growing startup in a role with unlimited growth potential.
• Excellent benefits
• We cover a generous portion of Medical Premiums, 50% of Dental and Vision Premiums, company-sponsored Life Insurance, STD, and AD&D coverage, a 401(k) with match and immediate vesting, and comprehensive leave policies to meet your needs in creating space for life.
• Canada: We offer Medical (prescription drug and paramedical coverage), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, and LTD.
• Flexible PTO policy and outstanding work/life balance – We value and support each individual team member.
• Grubhub weekly lunch stipend for in-office days (SkipTheDishes for Canada)
• Udemy License and Personal Learning Budget – We support the professional and personal growth of our people by providing everyone with learning resources and development opportunities.
• Annual parking stipend – Duh. We help people park!
• The opportunity to collaborate with fun, innovative, and passionate people in a casual yet highly productive atmosphere.
• Our commitment to allyship has been a central driver of how we Respect Fellow Drivers. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of Employee Resource Groups, access allyship learning resources, and actively contribute to our ongoing effort of making SpotHero inclusive for all.
• Employee programs to grow and support our people such as Discovery Days for Product and Engineering, Gearing up for Aspiring Leaders, and Mentorship Program.
• Wellness program – a workplace that actively supports your physical and mental wellbeing through ongoing events, initiatives, resources, and thoughtful perks and benefits.
• A workplace recognized as CityLights award winner by 1871, 2025 Best Places To Work by BuiltIn, Most Loved Workplace Certified by the Best Practice Institute, and recipient of multiple Comparably awards, including Best Company Culture, Best Company for Women, and Best Company for Diversity.
  
  

Compensation in Illinois:

• Depending on your skillset and experience, you can expect your base salary to be between $136,000 - $154,700 as well as a discretionary bonus and leading total rewards package including stock options.
  
  

At SpotHero, we Respect Fellow Drivers by providing an inclusive interview experience for everyone, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process. Please let our team know of your need when you apply or as you begin interviewing with our team.

SpotHero is an equal opportunity employer. We know that a diverse workforce is the strongest workforce, and are committed to building and supporting an inclusive environment for all.

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PLEASE NOTE: This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US or Canada and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.

At SpotHero, we work as a team to empower people to get everywhere, easier! We're rapidly growing with the mission of bringing the parking industry into the future through technology. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app and website to reserve convenient, affordable parking in advance, on-the-go or through their connected cars, and parking companies rely on us to help them reach new customers while optimizing their business. We connect the dots with cutting-edge technology, delivering value to both sides of this exciting, evolving marketplace.