Software Engineer II - iOS (Viator) in Oxford

About Viator

Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is the leading marketplace for travel experiences. We believe that making memories is what travel is all about. And with 300,000+ travel experiences to explore—everything from simple tours to extreme adventures (and all the niche, interesting stuff in between)—making memories that will last a lifetime has never been easier.

With industry-leading flexibility and last‑minute availability, it’s never too late to make any day extraordinary.

The Viator Traveller Engineering team is distributed across Europe and is responsible for viator.com, the Viator mobile apps and all their supporting infrastructure.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Software Engineer II with iOS development experience to join our Viator team. This role is open to candidates based within a commutable distance (generally within 2–3 hours) of one of our office hubs in Oxford or London. We embrace flexibility in where and how work gets done and also value meaningful in‑person moments to connect and collaborate. You can expect a remote‑first working model with periodic in‑person gatherings at your closest office for team connection, planning, or other key moments.

What you will do

• Code! Our engineers focus on doing what they enjoy most and do best, writing code. Touch code at every level – while the focus is app development, you’ll also have opportunities to work on backend microservices.
• Collaborate closely with Product and design teams to define feature specifications and develop high quality deliverables for our customers.
• Take responsibility for all aspects of software engineering, from design to implementation, development experience, QA and maintenance.
• Work alongside other engineering groups located around the world.

What we’re looking for

• Experience of developing an iOS app and familiarity with mobile web and back‑end technologies would be beneficial.
• At least 3 years’ experience of commercial software development, ideally working with a rich user interface.
• Experience with reactive programming in native mobile platforms.
• Willingness and ability to take on new technologies.
• Ability to break down complex problems into simple solutions.
• High quality verbal and written communication skills.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your work.

Perks of Working at Viator

• Competitive compensation packages, including base salary, annual bonus, and equity.
• "Work your way" with flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
• We take a remote‑friendly approach to collaboration, with the option to join on‑site as often as you’d like in select locations.
• Flexible schedule.
• Work‑life balance is ingrained in our culture by design.
• Trust and accountability make it work.
• Donation matching. Give back? Give more! We match qualifying charitable donations annually.
• Tuition assistance. Want to level up your career? We love to hear it! Receive annual support for qualified programs.
• Lifestyle benefit. An annual benefit to spend on yourself. Use it on travel, wellness, or whatever suits you.
• Travel perks. We believe that travel is employee development, so we provide discounts and more.
• Employee assistance program. We’re here for you with resources and programs to help you through life’s challenges.
• Health benefits. We offer great coverage and competitive premiums.

Our Values

• We aspire to lead; We’re relentlessly curious; We’re better together.
• We learn from, accept, respect, support, and value one another—and are creating something remarkable in the process.
• We serve our customers, always. We listen, question, respond, and strive for wow moments.
• We strive for better, not perfect. We won’t get it right the first time – or every time. We’ll provide a safe environment in which to make mistakes, iterate, improve, and grow.
• Our workplace is for everyone, as is our people‑powered platform. At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique identities, abilities, and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there.