iOS Engineer

Summary

Join Fetch's iOS Software Engineering team as an Apprentice and contribute to a world-class mobile application used by millions. You will extend and maintain the existing codebase, build new features, and optimize app performance. This role demands proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and modern architecture patterns. The apprenticeship is a 12-16 week full-time position, offering competitive hourly pay and a flexible work environment. Fetch provides comprehensive benefits, including equity, 401k matching, health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and continuing education opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience building mobile iOS applications using Swift
• Experience with SwiftUI and UIKit
• Experience building with modern architecture patterns (e.g. MVVM)
• Exposure to multi-threaded code (e.g. GCD, Swift Concurrency)
• A solid foundation of functional and/or object-oriented programming
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to translate and explain technical issues to non-technical team members
• Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and advancements in the iOS ecosystem
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) from either one of Fetch’s offices or remotely, in the United States, for a fixed term of 12-16 weeks
• While a degree is not required for this position, the apprenticeship program is not intended for students who are actively enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program
• In order to be eligible for this program, full-time students must be within a month of their anticipated graduation date
• Due to the short-term nature of this role, we are not able to transfer existing H1Bs or support new applications for the FY 2026 lottery

Responsibilities

• Extend and maintain an existing codebase while optimizing app performance whether it is related to networking, UI, or data management
• Build and implement features ranging from bare-bones ideas requiring ongoing interactions to those with highly-specific designs for a rapidly growing user base, following iOS human interface guidelines
• Focus on innovation whether it’s tackling and solving new problems or approaching old problems in novel ways
• Work in a collaborative, team environment focused on collaboration, open communication, direct feedback and knowledge sharing

Benefits

• Equity: We offer employees equity in Fetch, so that everyone can benefit from Fetch’s growth
• 401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%
• Benefits for humans and pets : We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for everyone including your pets
• Continuing Education : Fetch provides ten thousand per year in education reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups : Take part in employee-led groups that are centered around fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace through events, dialogue and advocacy. The ERGs participate in our Inclusion Council with members of executive leadership
• Paid Time Off: On top of our flexible PTO, Fetch observes 9 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day, as well as our year-end week-long break
• Robust Leave Policies: 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 14 weeks for secondary caregivers, and a flexible return to work schedule
• Calvin Care Cash : Employees who are welcoming new family members will also receive a one time $2,000 incentive to assist employees with covering the cost of childcare, clothing, diapers and much more!
• Flexible Work Environment : Collaborate with your team in one of our stunning offices in Madison, Birmingham, or Chicago. Or you can work fully remotely from anywhere in the US. We’ll ensure you are equally equipped with the hardware and software you need to get your job done in the comfort of your home