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Full-Time

IOS Engineer

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Wealthfront

Wealthfront

201-500 employees

Automated investment and wealth management services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$140k - $185kAnnually

+ Equity + Discretionary Bonus

Junior, Mid, Senior

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Hybrid role with in-office presence required in Palo Alto, CA.

Category
IOS Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
iOS/Swift
REST APIs
Objective-C
Requirements
  • 2 - 6 years of professional iOS development experience
  • Proficiency with Swift - knowledge of Objective-C is a plus but not required
  • Experience creating complex and performant user interfaces with UIKit and/or SwiftUI
  • Experience writing unit tests and testable code
  • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills
  • You enjoy working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  • BS or MS in computer science, related field, or equivalent professional experience
Responsibilities
  • Build a premier native iOS application
  • Collaborate with other engineers and designers to build new features and enhance existing features for our world-class app
  • Work with frontend and backend engineers to design, build and test reusable REST APIs
  • Design and build high-quality infrastructure; making the right tradeoffs for risk and long-term maintainability
  • Collaborate with design and product to define a delightful iOS experience
  • Get an opportunity to work with leadership to define the team's priorities and initiatives
  • Work independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on schedule by exercising strong judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers
  • Ensure our iOS app and iOS CI systems operate smoothly in production by triaging and resolving operational issues as part of a team of on-call engineers

Wealthfront offers a digital platform for wealth management, focusing on helping individuals grow their wealth through automated investment services. Its primary product is a robo-advisor that manages client funds for long-term investment, along with a high-yield cash account and a diversified bond portfolio. Wealthfront stands out by providing an easy-to-use interface and automated services, making financial management accessible to more people. The company's goal is to empower clients to save and invest effectively to achieve their financial goals.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$263.7M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

15%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wealthfront's recent expansion into stock trading and bond investing demonstrates its commitment to diversifying its product offerings.
  • The company's achievement of $50 billion in client assets underscores its strong market position and client trust.
  • The high FDIC insurance coverage for cash accounts enhances client security and confidence in the platform.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in FinTech and wealth management is intense, with major players like Robinhood and Vanguard posing significant threats.
  • Reliance on robo-advisors may deter clients who prefer human financial advisors, potentially limiting market reach.

What makes Wealthfront unique

  • Wealthfront's automated investment platform leverages award-winning robo-advisors, setting it apart from traditional wealth management services.
  • The high-yield cash account offering an industry-leading 5.00% APY is a significant differentiator in the short-term savings market.
  • Wealthfront's diversified bond portfolio provides tax advantages and flexibility, unlike traditional bond investments with locked-in rates and maturity dates.

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Benefits

Free lunches, snacks, coffee

Receive 1:1 mentorship

Caltrain pass, an additional transportation stipend, and relocation bonuses

Monthly wellness reimbursement

Discretionary time off policy and offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage