Staff iOS Engineer

Block; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking an experienced iOS Engineer to lead impactful technical initiatives that will empower artists and enhance user experiences on its music streaming platform. The ideal candidate must have deep expertise in iOS development, with a track record of leading major projects and driving architectural evolution. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence technical direction in a collaborative environment driven by a passion for music.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Track record of organizational impact in iOS development.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction across teams.

Responsibilities

• Propose and lead high-impact technical initiatives.
• Drive architectural evolution of the iOS system.
• Collaborate with Android engineers for innovative solutions.

Skills

Computer Science

Deep technical expertise in iOS development

Experience with AI-assisted development tools

Experience leading large-scale technical initiatives

Excellent technical communication

Mentoring and growing other engineers

Passion for music

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Swift

Objective-C

Kotlin

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

TIDAL was founded for artists by artists as the next innovative streaming platform to bring value back to the music industry. We empower artists with the products resources services and content required to take control of their careers and connect more deeply with fans. Available in over 60 countries TIDAL continues to help artists break down economic barriers to continue creating whats next in culture. TIDAL is part of Block Inc. (NYSE : SQ) a global technology company with a focus on financial services.

The Role

At TIDAL a global music streaming platform owned by Block we are committed to empowering artists and delivering unparalleled music experiences to fans. We are looking for an iOS Engineer who thrives in product development and is passionate about making a real difference in the music industry. Youll join our mobile team a highly collaborative group of iOS and Android engineers working closely with product design and backend teams in cross-functional sprints.

This role is perfect for someone who combines deep technical expertise with a love for building impactful features that reach millions of users. If youre a high-capacity mobile engineer who enjoys applying AI-powered tools to move fast and deliver quality wed love to meet you.

You Will

• Propose define and lead large high-impact technical initiatives that affect multiple teams across TIDAL and Block
• Drive the architectural evolution of our iOS system ensuring scalability performance and long-term success
• Define ways to accelerate yourself others and the organization through the use of AI technologies
• Collaborate with Android engineers and backend developers to deliver innovative solutions that provides real value for music fans and empowers artists
• Participate in design and product discussions shaping the future of TIDALs mobile experience
• Mentor and elevate teammates through thoughtful feedback technical guidance and pair programming
• Represent TIDAL in broader technical discussions with senior engineers and leaders across Block

You Have

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience plus 12 years of relevant industry experience
• Deep technical expertise in iOS development with a track record of organizational impact
• Experience successfully leading and delivering large-scale technical initiatives across multiple teams
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools in your workflow
• A commitment to continuous improvement for yourself your team and our codebase
• Proven ability to influence technical direction across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrated excellence in technical communication and relationship-building across disciplines
• Experience mentoring and growing other engineers
• Passion for music and creating tools that support artists and fans

Technologies We Use and Teach

• Languages : Swift Objective-C Kotlin (we collaborate closely with our Android counterparts!)
• Frameworks : SwiftUI UIKit SQLite Accessibility AVFoundation Core Data
• Testing : Unit tests UI tests integration tests
• AI Tools : Goose Cursor Claude Code for accelerated and high-quality development
• Others : CI / CD pipelines feature flagging and modern development practices

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and fair chance ordinances.

We believe in being fair and are committed to an inclusive interview experience including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what were doing to build a workplace that is fair and square Check out our ID page.

Required Experience

Staff IC

Key Skills

• Computer Science
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Python
• VMware
• C / C++
• Go
• System Architecture
• gRPC
• OS Kernels
• Perl
• Distributed Systems

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1