Software iOS Engineer

Who We Are

Since 1843, The Economist Group has championed independence, excellence and openness, helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges shaping the world. Today, we are building on that legacy as a global media and information-services company powered by digital innovation, analytical rigour and evidence-based insight.

Across our three businesses -The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education - we deliver trusted analysis and insights to individuals and organisations in more than 170 countries. United by a shared purpose to drive progress, we empower decision-makers to make sense of change and chart a course through an increasingly complex world.

As a colleague, you will be part of a culture that values ideas, encourages ownership and holds itself to high standards. We invest in people who are curious, thoughtful and adaptable, whether they are launching new products, reporting on global events or harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to improve how we work. Here, fresh thinking is taken seriously, ambition is matched by integrity, and great work is recognised. Working across disciplines, geographies and perspectives, we are united by a commitment to innovation, excellence and creating meaningful impact.

At The Economist Group, we champion progress, by helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges facing the world. Join us, to engineer innovative products that bring insight and analysis to global leaders in business and government. Whether ideating mobile apps that deliver personalised content, or evolving our flagship website, economist.com, you will help transform how we acquire, convert, engage and retain our 1.2 million subscribers.

We are looking for a Software Engineer, iOS, to help build and improve our mobile applications. In this role, you will contribute to delivering reliable, high-quality features while growing your expertise in native iOS development.

You will work in a collaborative, remote-first environment alongside experienced engineers, contributing to both new features and ongoing improvements to the app. This is a great opportunity to deepen your technical skills while working on meaningful, user-facing products..

You should enjoy working with autonomy in a creative and entrepreneurial environment, and have a strong commitment to producing high quality code. We follow a remote-first working policy, with the option to work from the office as desired, and a minimum expectation of two in-office days per month.

How You Will Contribute

• Develop and maintain iOS applications using Swift and modern frameworks.
• Build user interfaces and features in collaboration with Product and Design.
• Contribute to application architecture and code quality within the team.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Debug issues and help improve application performance and stability.
• Participate in code reviews and team engineering practices.
• Work with backend services and APIs to deliver end-to-end functionality.
• Support testing, release, and CI/CD processes.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• 6+ years of experience in iOS development.
• Proficiency in Swift and familiarity with iOS frameworks (e.g. SwiftUI or UIKit).
• Experience building and shipping mobile applications.
• Understanding of mobile development fundamentals, including UI patterns and performance considerations.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating backend services.
• Exposure to testing practices and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively
  
  

Why join us

• Build mobile experiences used by a global audience.
• Work with modern iOS technologies in a product-focused environment.
• Influence architecture and engineering practices.
• Enjoy a flexible, remote-first culture with autonomy.
• Be part of a team that values quality, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Working Arrangements

The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required.

AI usage for your application

We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills, and qualifications.

What We Offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.

You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.