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title: 'Software Engineer II, iOS at Favor'
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# Software Engineer II, iOS at Favor

- **Company:** Favor
- **Location:** Texas
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-06-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/askfavor/8c212241-6d8c-47e6-afe6-7b3c5d5768bd

## Job description

Favor’s mission is ‘Anything Delivered’. Our engineers make high-touch logistics happen. The Favor technology platform is the engine behind the business, enabling millions of Favors. Our technology efficiently manages the real-time assignment of Runners to Favors, facilitates communication between customers, Runners, and support, keeps thousands of customer and Runner mobile applications in sync, and more.

At Favor, we are committed to building a world-class team that shares a passion for products that make a difference with modern, clean code. Do you get a thrill when you make an impact on hundreds of thousands of users? Do you want to work for a purpose and value-driven company in a high-growth environment? As a Software Engineer II, iOS at Favor, you will create the tools and applications necessary to connect customers, Runners, merchants, and support  teams and work closely with product and operations teams to understand customer needs, build simple solutions to complex problems, and deliver delightful experiences to all users.

What you'll do:

- Assist in research and fact finding to develop or modify applications.
- Fix bugs and perform updates to the code base while working closely with senior engineers.
- Participate in the planning and execution of development projects.
- Partner with cross-functional technology teams to integrate solutions.
- Responsible for all phases of development, testing, and deployment of native iOS applications.

Skills you have:

- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience.
- 2–3 years of professional iOS development experience with a portfolio of apps in the App Store.
- Knowledge of application testing strategies including unit, integration, end-to-end, and performance tests.
- Deep proficiency in Swift and a solid understanding of the iOS SDK, UIKit, and core frameworks (Core Location, MapKit, or Core Animation are massive pluses).
- Familiarity with modern architectural patterns such as MVVM, Clean Architecture, or VIPER.
- Experience handling asynchronous networking, RESTful APIs, and WebSockets.
- Proficient with Xcode, Git, and automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Fastlane, Bitrise, GitHub Actions).
- A problem-solver who cares deeply about user experience (UX) and understands the real-world impact of a mobile bug.

Who you are:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical (UX,  design, product management and across engineering teams) and non-technical stakeholders and work with other engineers in a collaborative and iterative environment.
- Ability to take technical direction to deliver well-scoped work.
- Appreciation of simple design and a  love to write clean, well-tested code - test first or TDD approaches are a plus.
- Experience in a high-growth startup is a plus.

Life at Favor

Where you'll work: This role can be hybrid or remote, depending on the team member’s location in Texas. If you live in Austin, Texas, we ask that you work from home roughly three days per week and work at our HQ for the remaining work days. If you live in a different city in Texas, you will primarily work from home, with the opportunity to travel to Austin for company-wide events. No matter where you work best, we foster an inclusive and flexible environment to support our workforce.

Benefits: We offer premium health, vision, dental, and life insurance, alongside 401(k) options. We go beyond the basics, while also throwing in Favor delivery fee credit and H-E-B discounts!

Paid time off (PTO): We offer unlimited PTO for salaried employees (that’s actually unlimited) and ample vacation time to all team members.

Learning and development: We encourage personal growth and education through Intern(al)ships and Learning Labs taught by Favor team members and external facilitators.

Community: Whether you’re an avid cyclist, dog lover, or Magic enthusiast, there’s a group for you here. We foster community through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), company-wide events, happy hours, and regular connection opportunities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion: At Favor, we believe that to be the best delivery app in Texas, we need to represent all Texans. We are committed to growing a team with different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and we are an equal opportunity employer. We review all resumes and qualifications with an open mind and encourage you to apply if this role interests you!

In addition, as a candidate, if you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process, simply let your recruiter know! Our talent acquisition team will work with you directly to ensure a smooth and delightful process.

## About Favor

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Favor is a Texas-only on-demand delivery platform, owned by H-E-B, that delivers restaurant food, groceries, and more with a local "neighbor-to-neighbor" hospitality model.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of H-E-B; previously venture-backed with ~$34M in total funding)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States (Eastside Tech Hub, 2416 E 6th St)
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Zachary Maurais and Ben Doherty

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: On-demand delivery / local commerce / consumer logistics
- **Target customers**: B2C consumers across Texas; B2B restaurant and retail partners seeking delivery distribution
- **Mission**: "To lift our communities by connecting neighbors—one delivery at a time" — with a strong emphasis on Texas hospitality and community-first values.

## Products & Services
- **Favor Delivery App**: Consumer mobile app and web platform offering on-demand delivery from thousands of national and Texas-only restaurants, plus groceries and other local goods, typically delivered in 45 minutes or less. Type: Consumer marketplace / on-demand logistics platform.
- **Favor for Restaurants & Retailers**: Delivery enablement for local merchants, allowing them to reach Texas customers through the Favor network. Type: B2B delivery partnership.
- **Favor Salutes / Community Programs**: Internal recognition and community engagement initiatives that reinforce the company's neighbor-focused brand. Type: Culture/community program.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company; acquired by H-E-B in February 2018)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $55M (per business data aggregators); total pre-acquisition funding of $34M across seed, Series A ($12M, 2015), and Series B ($22M, 2017, led by S3 Ventures)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: H-E-B (parent company since 2018), S3 Ventures (Series B lead), plus prior seed and Series A investors
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of ~834 employees (+1.1% YoY); in 2025 the company hired 40 new team members, promoted 65 employees, hosted 10 summer interns, completed 2,852 hours of learning & development, and posted 295 "Favor Salutes" recognizing team members. Active hiring across engineering, marketing, people operations, sales, and support.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Exclusive Texas focus**: Favor operates only in Texas ("proudly unavailable in 49 states"), giving it deep local brand affinity and a differentiated, community-oriented identity versus national gig-economy competitors.
- **H-E-B backing**: As part of one of the largest and most iconic Texas retailers, Favor has financial stability, grocery supply chain integration, and instant brand trust.
- **Hospitality-driven culture**: The "neighbor-to-neighbor" model and Texas hospitality positioning create strong customer loyalty and a differentiated employee value proposition.
- **Small-team agility**: Employees describe a "startup vibe" with the resources and stability of an established parent brand, allowing faster innovation than typical enterprise environments.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding delivery coverage and category breadth across Texas (restaurants, groceries, and more)
- Scaling the team deliberately — 2025 saw meaningful internal promotions (65) and L&D investment (2,852 hours), signaling a focus on retention and career growth
- Strengthening community engagement both externally (Texas neighborhoods) and internally (ERGs, company-wide events, recognition programs)
- Maintaining a hybrid/remote-friendly operating model while keeping a vibrant Austin HQ presence

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission-driven, community-first environment with a "small but mighty" team. Core values emphasize positivity, resilience, and bringing your whole self to work.
- **Flexibility**: Mix of remote (Texas-based) and hybrid roles in Austin, TX, depending on the position.
- **Perks**: Unlimited PTO for salaried employees, premium health/vision/dental/life insurance, 401(k), H-E-B discounts, complimentary meals and snacks, and an Austin HQ (Eastside Tech Hub) featuring a coffee bar, library, fully stocked kitchen, fitness center, and wellness center with a bouldering wall.
- **Community & growth**: Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), quarterly company-wide events, weekly happy hours, Learning Labs, and internship programs. In 2025, the company celebrated 65 internal promotions and 1,504 cumulative years of service among team members.
- **Employee ratings**: Mixed but generally positive — 3.6/5 across 781 reviews on employer aggregator sites (with culture at 3.7 and work-life balance at 3.8), while Blind reviewers rate work-life balance highly at 4.9/5 (smaller sample of 18 reviews, overall 4.1/5).

## Sources
1. [favordelivery.com](https://favordelivery.com/careers)
2. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/favor)
3. [about.favordelivery.com](https://about.favordelivery.com/)
4. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/askfavor)
5. [teamblind.com](https://www.teamblind.com/company/Favor-Delivery/reviews)

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