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 without—something that will last for generations.
🚀 The TLDR
- 📱 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 Engineer — experienced, hungry, and obsessive about building world-class product experiences.
- 🎯 You’ll craft and own experiences changing fitness — architecting elegant, scalable solutions, optimizing developer workflows, and elevating both product quality and team standards
🪜 About Ladder
Ladder | Your Daily Workout PlanLadder launched in 2020 to reinvent strength training for everyday athletes. We’re a lean, high-output team of veteran builders focused on solving real customer problems and creating the most rewarding fitness experience anywhere.We’ve scaled fast — thanks to strong retention, smart unit economics, and a product people love. With fresh capital, momentum, and a bold vision to expand beyond fitness, we’re building something your kids will brag about.We keep the bar high.
We trust our people. And we have fun while doing it.
🧑🚀 What You’ll Do
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.
