Senior iOS Development Lead - Electronic Arts [EAMI250804]

Nada Holdings, Inc.; Ontario; Remote; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology innovator in Ontario is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager specializing in iOS to lead a talented team. Ideal candidates will manage the mobile development lifecycle, mentor engineers, and collaborate with multiple teams. Required qualifications include extensive experience in software development, leadership roles, and expertise in iOS technologies. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health spending accounts and work-from-home options.

Benefits

Health Spending Account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Work from home

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with a mobile focus.
• 5+ years in an engineering leadership role.
• Hands-on development of native iOS apps using Swift.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of iOS engineers.
• Drive technical vision and architecture for the iOS platform.
• Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle.

Skills

Software development

Mobile applications

Leadership

UI/UX design

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving

Tools

Swift

UIKit

SwiftUI

CI/CD

Job description

Overview

Senior Engineering Manager - iOS, Swift - Electronic Arts [EAMI250804]

About Us!

Founded in 2011, Hatch Innovations is based in Vancouver and has an international team with over 80 people located across the globe. We’re creative thinkers who have a passion for technology and are constantly thinking of innovative solutions to help better serve your business and customers. Our clients include video game publishers such as Electronic Arts, Epic Games and Krafton.

EA - Project Air:

Project Air is a new kind of mobile platform — part creative stage, part storytelling tool, part social experience — powered by AI and real-time interaction. Imagine the creative freedom and discovery of TikTok, the emotional texture of Pixar, and the emergent storytelling of the Sims, fused into something entirely new.

We're building a space where people don't just watch or post — they create, perform, and co-invent new characters, stories, and worlds. It's expressive, emotional, and deeply interactive.

Responsibilities

You will

• Lead, mentor, and grow a world-class team of iOS engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Drive the technical vision, architecture, roadmap and execution for the iOS platform, ensuring alignment with product goals and long-term strategy.
• Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other engineering leaders to define requirements, prioritize features, and deliver compelling mobile experiences.
• Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle, from planning and design through to release and maintenance, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Champion and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and performance, ensuring our application is robust, scalable, and maintainable.
• Manage project execution, setting clear goals, managing resources effectively, and removing obstacles for your team.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the technology stack and stay current with the latest advancements in the iOS ecosystem to guide technical decisions.

Qualifications

You have

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on mobile applications.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering leadership role (Manager, Team Lead, or similar), directly managing a team of engineers.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience developing native iOS applications using Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI.
• Proven track record of shipping high-quality, consumer-facing iOS applications with a strong focus on UI/UX and performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical architecture and design discussions and to drive technical decision-making.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and a deep understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Must be a resident of Canada and be eligible to work in Canada
• Ability to work during the Pacific Time Zone's regular business hours
• Flexible to attend remote meetings during the evening when required.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience managing remote or distributed engineering teams.
• Experience with Core Animation, Metal, or other graphics-intensive frameworks.
• Familiarity with Objective-C, C, or C++.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools (e.g., Instruments).
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for mobile apps.
• Experience building social media mobile applications

How to Apply

• To apply, please send your PDF resume and Github profile.
• Note: A background check will be required for employment in this role.

Job Details

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Pay: $150,000 - $200,000

Benefits

• Health Spending Account
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Work from home