Lead Software Engineer II, iOS

CURRENT ROOT EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career page in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Lead iOS Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical leadership of our iOS Mobile applications team. This team is responsible for building and maintaining our industry-leading mobile telematics platform and suite of applications used by hundreds of thousands of users each month. Leads are often our strongest contributors and we expect them to meet or exceed all of the technical and non-technical expectations of a Senior Mobile Engineer.

Root is a technology company revolutionizing personal insurance with a pricing model based upon fairness and a modern customer experience. With its technology-forward products, Root is working to fundamentally change an industry for the better.

Root is a “work where it works best” company. This means we will support you working in whatever location that works best for you across the US."

Salary Range:  $136,500 - $185,000 (Bonus and LTI Eligible)

How You Will Make an Impact

• Serve as the technical point of contact over Trip Tracking framework and iOS Mobile Applications.

• Define, design, and set the direction of our iOS mobile framework, architecture, and technical roadmap.

• Develop and own native iOS components that integrate with React Native modules maintained by other teams, ensuring smooth interoperability and platform-specific performance.

• Guiding, mentoring, and ensuring the team's adherence to established best practices.

• Perform code reviews on the team’s code and provide coaching where necessary.

• Ensure our applications remain up to date with the latest iOS platforms and development standards.

• Lead and participate in the development of product features and capabilities required to support business initiatives.

• Work closely with the team’s Engineering Manager to help direct, motivate, and guide the mobile engineering team.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• 5+ years as a software engineer, with 2+ years as a lead developer.

• Advanced experience in iOS development with Swift, XCode, and package management tools (e.g. CocoaPods).

• Proven ability to build and maintain iOS applications and modular libraries, focusing on performance optimization and mobile app lifecycle.

• Experience with CI/CD deployment (e.g. FastLane, Bitrise, Buildkite) and version control.

• High proficiency in debugging (logging, stack trace analysis, performance metrics).

• Strong foundation in databases, SQL, and data analysis.

• Commitment to testing, reliability, and aligning development with business goals.

• Excellent communication skills with engineering peers and stakeholders, with a proven record of guiding teams to successful project outcomes.

As part of Root's interview process, we kindly ask that all candidates be on camera for virtual interviews. This helps us create a more personal and engaging experience for both you and our interviewers. Being on camera is a standard requirement for our process and part of how we assess fit and communication style, so we do require it to move forward with any applicant's candidacy. If you have any concerns, feel free to let us know once you are contacted. We’re happy to talk it through.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Root, Inc., we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway!

At Root, we judge people based on the merit of their work, not who they are. If you are passionate about what this role entails and solving real problems, we encourage you to apply. We want to learn about you and what you can add to our team.

We’re harnessing the power of technology to revolutionize insurance. Using machine learning and mobile telematic platforms, we’ve built one of the most innovative FinTech companies in the world. And we’re just getting started.

Our success is in large part due to our unwavering standards in hiring. We recognize that our products are only as good as the people building and promoting them. We want individuals who find solutions by going through the cycle of ideation to implementation with curiosity, rigor, and an analytical lens. Ask anyone who works here and you’ll hear similar reasons for why they joined:

Autonomy—for assertive self-starters, the opportunities to contribute are limitless.

Impact—by challenging the way it’s always been done, we solve problems that have a big impact on our business.

Collaboration—we encourage rich discussion and civil debate at every turn.

People—we are inspired by the collection of crazy-smart people around us.