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Job Description:

We're looking for a Mid-Level iOS Engineer to join the Native App team supporting the consumer-facing Abercrombie and Hollister iOS apps. This engineer will contribute to delivering high-quality mobile experiences that serve millions of customers, partnering closely with product, design, and backend teams to build scalable and engaging retail experiences. This role will play a key part in evolving our apps through modern iOS development practices and exploring the integration of AI-driven capabilities that enhance customer journeys.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Design, develop, and maintain features for the Abercrombie and Hollister iOS applications

• Contribute to the full app lifecycle including discovery, design, development, testing, release, and post-launch support

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

• Write clean, testable, and maintainable Swift code following team standards and best practices

• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and Agile ceremonies

• Partner with Android and backend teams to ensure cohesive, cross-platform experiences

• Identify opportunities to improve app performance, reliability, and developer experience

• Contribute to architectural decisions using established patterns such as MVVM and modular design

• Stay current with iOS trends, tools, and emerging technologies

AI & Innovation Focus

• Contribute to integrating AI-driven features such as personalization, recommendations, and conversational experiences

• Support experimentation with emerging technologies such as on-device ML and agent-based experiences

• Leverage data and analytics to measure the impact of AI-enabled features

• Explore ways to improve both customer experience and developer productivity through AI

• Contribute to integrating AI-driven features such as personalization, recommendations, and conversational experiences

• Support experimentation with emerging technologies such as on-device ML and agent-based experiences

• Leverage data and analytics to measure the impact of AI-enabled features

• Explore ways to improve both customer experience and developer productivity through AI

What Do You Need to Bring?
Core Technical Skills

• 3-5+ years of professional software development experience with hands-on iOS development

• Strong experience with Swift and Apple iOS frameworks

• Understanding of architectural patterns such as MVVM or Clean Architecture

• Experience building scalable, high-quality mobile applications

• Familiarity with REST APIs and backend service integration

• Experience with testing, debugging, and performance optimization

• Working knowledge of Git and CI/CD

• Org. Owned Quality Growth Mindset; engineering team owing quality fully from code creation through production

AI & Modern Engineering Skills

• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or APIs such as personalization or search

• Experience or interest in integrating AI capabilities into mobile applications

• Exposure to experimentation frameworks, analytics tools, or data-driven development

Soft Skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies

• Ownership mindset with a focus on delivering business value

A&F Leadership Standards

• Team Up: Collaborate effectively across teams to deliver shared outcomes

• Aim High: Deliver high-quality solutions with strong performance and scalability

• Show Up: Take ownership and follow through on commitments

• Push Boundaries: Explore new technologies, including AI, to improve experiences

Nice to Have

• Experience with SwiftUI

• Experience working on eCommerce or retail applications

• Familiarity with analytics or experimentation tools

• Experience contributing to design systems or reusable components

Benefits & Perks

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company's culture and values, but most importantly - with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are "work from anywhere" days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

This role allows for remote work across the U.S.. Therefore, in states and cities that require the hourly or salary compensation or pay range to be included in a job posting, the recruiting pay range for this position is $87,000 - $97,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.

Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.