Senior iOS Engineer (China)

About the role

Whatnot is building the largest live‑shopping platform in North America and Europe. The Games & Buyer Ecosystem team in China is seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to design and implement gamified features that boost purchases and user engagement on the iOS app.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop end‑to‑end gamified mechanisms for buyers, including promotions, task achievement systems, and virtual point systems.
• Build interactive challenges and reward systems that guide users and encourage ongoing engagement.
• Develop innovative iOS features for the mobile app using Swift, ensuring fluid and responsive user interfaces.
• Continuously analyze performance metrics and user feedback to refine product strategies and improve the user experience.

Required profile

• 4+ years of native iOS development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven track record of delivering user‑facing features quickly and reliably.
• Outcome‑focused mindset with strong product instincts.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication without reliance on translation tools.

Required skills

• iOS development
• Swift
• Creating fluid, responsive user interfaces
• Writing declarative code