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# Staff iOS Engineer (React Native) at VSCO

- **Company:** VSCO
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-03-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vsco39/jobs/8483933002

## Job description

## About VSCO

For years, we've helped photographers create their work. Now we're building what comes next.

VSCO exists for photographers. Not as a side feature, not as an afterthought, but as the whole point. We build the connected system photographers rely on, and we've spent over a decade earning the trust of a global creative community that takes the craft seriously.

Photography is at an inflection point. AI is reshaping what's possible for creative work, and that's where our mission shines. VSCO is building the full photographer's workflow: from creating and editing your work, to delivering it to clients, to running your business. All of it built thoughtfully, with photographers leading the way. We believe the future of photography tools creates more space for creativity, handling the busy work so photographers can focus on the craft.

If you care about craft, community, and what technology can unlock for creative people, this is the work. We're a mission-driven and focused company where your work ships quickly, is meaningful, and reaches tens of millions of people worldwide. You'll have a real say in what we build and how we build it. We hire people who don't wait to be asked, naturally connect the dots, care about the quality of what they ship, and believe the best outcomes come from building together.

## About The Role

If you are passionate about React Native development and excited to join a dynamic team of creators, we encourage you to apply for this position and help us empower creators worldwide. At VSCO, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented individuals who share your passion for innovation and creativity. We're building an ecosystem of end-to-end tools for photographers, enhancing our existing product while creating entirely new tools and services. This is a crucial role for someone who will help define and drive that vision forward, shaping the way our users create, connect and earn. Join us in shaping the future of mobile, desktop and web technology and making a meaningful impact on the global creative community.

As a Staff Engineer, you are first and foremost a technologist. You'll be in the trenches with the team in terms of writing code, solving hard problems, and staying current with the latest technologies. But your impact goes beyond individual contributions. You'll act as a technical leader who guides the team through complex challenges, champions best practices, and anticipates what's coming around the corner so the team can stay ahead. You think about scalability, long-term maintainability, and future features — even while the rest of the team is focused on shipping today's work. You'll mentor engineers, raise the bar on quality, and enable others' success.

The Day to Day

- Lead the development of high-quality, scalable mobile React Native applications. Push for rigorous testing, solid CI practices, and high standards across the codebase.
- Collaborate on and own decision making on forward-thinking architectural decisions. Align technical choices with company goals, and be pragmatic enough to choose the faster path when the business demands it. Watch for what is coming down the pike in React Native development.
- Mentor and elevate the team: guide engineers through tricky bugs, design decisions, and architectural trade-offs. Coach, teach, and create space for others to grow.
- Drive code quality through PR reviews, pushing work toward completion in an encouraging way. Your critical feedback motivates authors to improve their work and reach approval.
- Champion AI-assisted development. You’ve used AI tools extensively in your own workflow and actively mentor others to adopt them. You see AI as a multiplier for the team's velocity and quality.
- Collaborate across the organization: work closely with Product, Design, and business stakeholders. Translate complex technical concepts into clear language for non-technical audiences.
- Willing to blur the lines: you are willing to step outside your defined role when the work demands it. Whether it's jumping into an unfamiliar part of the stack or pitching in on cross-platform efforts, you are flexible to help where needed.

## Qualifications

- 7+ years of professional software development experience with at least 4+ years focused on mobile iOS development using React Native.
- Deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern front-end technologies including Expo.
- Experience integrating with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and third-party services.
- Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Redux) and asynchronous programming.
- Proven experience in building and maintaining complex, high-performance mobile applications.
- Strong knowledge of mobile design principles, patterns, and best practices.
- Experience owning projects end-to-end from initial prototypes to customer roll out.
- Cross-functional experience collaborating closely with designers and product managers.
- Track record of mentoring engineers and raising team-wide code quality.
- Experience with feature flagging, release management, and observability tools (Datadog, Crashlytics, etc.).
- Comfort with AI-assisted development workflows and a desire to push what's possible.

Nice to haves

- Experience shipping React Native applications on macOS.
- Experience leading platform expansion initiatives from mobile to desktop.
- Experience with OpenGL, 3D rendering, and matrix-based transformations.
- Experience integrating third-party tools for media manipulation.
- Familiarity with Android to facilitate cross-platform design discussions.

Note: You don't need to check every box. If you're excited about this role and think you'd be a strong fit, we encourage you to apply — even if your experience doesn't match every qualification listed above.

Job Perks

- Hybrid work with an office in San Francisco, CA
- Regular in-person events events to connect and collaborate
- Competitive salary & equity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families
- Flexible Time Off
- Company-paid parental, medical and caregiver leave
- Other perks including mental health resources and tech reimbursements

## Compensation

The base salary for this position will vary based on several factors, such as relevant experience, location and your approved internal leveling assessed during the interview process. The base salary range for this role is $230,000 - $260,000. Salary is one component of our total compensation package. This position also qualifies for equity (i.e. stock options) and is eligible for discretionary bonuses based on performance.

The benefits available for this position include flexible time off, a 401K retirement plan, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short and long term disability), and 11 paid holidays. We also provide paid sick time as required by state and local law. Additional benefits and perks contained in our standard employee benefits package are also offered for this position.

## About VSCO

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: VSCO is a connected system for photographers, providing professional editing tools, client galleries, studio management, portfolio websites, and a creative community to help photographers build a sustainable business.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funded with $100M total, Series B stage)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Joel Flory and Greg Lutze

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Creative Tools & Software, Photography, Social/Community
- **Target customers**: B2C (primarily aspiring and professional photographers) and B2B (freelance photographers, studios)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To give photographers the tools, the system, and the community to build a photography business that lasts—on their own terms.

## Products & Services
- **VSCO Membership**: Pro-level photo and video editing tools, AI features, and business tools for client work. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/)
- **VSCO Hub**: Client gallery and studio management platform (launched 2024).
- **Portfolio Websites**: Tools for photographers to build professional portfolio sites.
- **Canvas**: A creative community feature (launched 2025).
- **VSCO Capture**: A camera app for professional-grade mobile photography (launched 2025).
- **Workspace**: Business management tools for photographers (launched 2025).
- **VSCO One**: A unified subscription offering (launched 2026).
- **Studio Pro**: Advanced studio management software (launched 2026).
- **AI Lab**: Internal research and development for AI-powered creative tools (launched 2025).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$100M**.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Accel Partners, Glynn Capital, Icon Ventures, Obvious Ventures. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about)
- **Growth Signals**: VSCO has been aggressively expanding its product suite through acquisitions (Rylo in 2019, Trash app in 2020, Facet in 2024, Táve's Studio Manager in 2025, The Freelance Photographer in 2025) and launching new products (Canvas, Workspace, AI Lab, VSCO Capture, Studio Pro, VSCO One). The company is clearly pivoting from a mobile editing app to a full-stack business platform for photographers.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand & Community**: A globally recognized brand with a loyal community of millions of photographers, built over 15 years.
- **Vertical Integration**: Owns the entire photographer workflow—from editing and AI tools to client management, portfolio hosting, and business operations—creating a sticky, all-in-one ecosystem.
- **AI Focus**: Active investment in generative AI through a dedicated AI Lab, positioning them at the cutting edge of creative tools.
- **Strategic Acquisitions**: A clear track record of acquiring and integrating complementary technologies and teams (Facet, Táve, The Freelance Photographer) to rapidly expand product capabilities.

## Strategic Focus
- **Platform Expansion**: Transforming from a photo editing app into a comprehensive business system for photographers.
- **AI Integration**: Leveraging AI (including tools like ChatGPT, TensorFlow) to enhance creative workflows and business efficiency.
- **Professionalization**: Shifting focus from casual creators to professional and aspiring professional photographers who need business tools.
- **Community Monetization**: Building a sustainable business model around subscriptions (VSCO One) and professional services.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Strong emphasis on "Championing Customers," "Hyperfocus on Outcomes," and "Winning Together." The culture is described as collaborative, modest, and ambitious. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers)
- **Work Model**: Hybrid. The San Francisco office serves as a "shared hub for intentional connection," with employees gathering twice a year for in-person collaboration. Flexible remote work is also supported. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/vsco/faq/workplace-perception)
- **Benefits**: Flexible Time Off, 401(k), comprehensive medical/dental/vision, paid parental/medical/caregiver leave, monthly tech & well-being stipend, and access to Peloton, Wellhub, One Medical, Spring Health, and Headspace. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers)
- **Compensation**: Competitive base pay plus stock options for all new hires, ensuring shared ownership in the company's success.
- **Tech Stack**: Modern and diverse, including AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Go, React, React Native, Swift, Python, TensorFlow, Kafka, Snowflake, and more. [vsco.co](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers)
- **Growth & Development**: Promotes from within, provides customized development tracks, and uses an OKR operational model to align goals and priorities.

## Sources
1. [VSCO About Page](https://www.vsco.co/about)
2. [VSCO Careers Page](https://www.vsco.co/about/careers)
3. [VSCO Greenhouse Job Board](https://boards.greenhouse.io/vsco39)
4. [Built In VSCO Profile](https://builtin.com/company/vsco/faq/workplace-perception)

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