Senior iOS Engineer

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future.

At our organization, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of our team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.

We are seeking an experienced Senior iOS Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and enhancement of our flagship products. As a leader in video streaming technology, we're looking for talented individuals who can help us continue to deliver cutting-edge solutions that provide high-quality video experiences across platforms and devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications and SDK modules for the iOS and tvOS platforms using our modular architecture.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the iOS SDK, focusing on core playback functionality and additional integration modules.
• Implement and optimize video streaming protocols including HLS, LL-HLS, and HESP across various Apple devices.
• Develop and maintain cross-platform compatibility for iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS implementations.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior iOS developers on the team.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews to ensure a high-quality, scalable, and maintainable codebase.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product designers, product owners, back-end and front-end developers to define, design, and ship new features.
• Challenge the status quo, don’t be afraid to ask “Why?” and take initiative on improvements.

Quality Assurance and Optimization

• Develop comprehensive unit tests for code robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
• Work on bug fixing and performance optimization of our iOS applications and SDK.
• Implement and maintain integration with external data sources, third-party libraries, and APIs.
• Ensure optimal performance across a diverse range of Apple devices and iOS/tvOS versions.

Innovation and Growth

• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Take initiative by testing and implementing cutting-edge video and mobile technologies.
• Stay current with evolving mobile landscape trends, architectures, and emerging technologies.
• Participate in the modularization strategy of our SDK to ensure flexibility and reduced application size.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in iOS application development.
• Proven software development experience with iOS SDKs.
• Experience with video streaming technologies is highly desirable.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong proficiency in Swift (and Objective-C) programming languages.
• Deep understanding of the iOS platform, including UIKit, AVFoundation, and related frameworks.
• Experience with video playback technologies, especially streaming protocols, like HLS and MPEG-DASH.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and experience integrating third-party libraries.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.

Skills And Capabilities

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication abilities and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical leadership.
• Understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle.
• Ability to work in an agile development environment.

Preferred Experience

• Previous work with media playback and streaming technologies.
• Experience with modular SDK development and library integration.
• Knowledge of DRM technologies and video advertising standards (VAST, VPAID).
• Contribution to open-source projects.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines for mobile applications.
• Experience with tvOS, AirPlay, and Chromecast integration.