iOS Engineering Manager, CNBC

Versant Media; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness center

Gourmet cafeteria

Free shuttle service

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Versant Media in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, is seeking an experienced Senior iOS Engineering Lead to own architecture, design, and delivery of high-scale, video-rich iOS apps. You will mentor a team, drive best practices in Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit and AVFoundation, and partner with AI/ML and backend teams to embed personalized experiences.

This role emphasizes collaboration with Product, Design, QA, Data, and Platform teams, ownership of KPIs like performance and crash-free sessions, and a strong

Qualifications

• 7+ years of iOS development experience, with 2+ years of leading teams.
• Expert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and AVFoundation.
• Proven experience building and maintaining iOS apps at scale, especially for video/content-driven platforms.
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns, and secure data handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and delivery of high-scale, video-rich iOS apps.
• Mentor engineers and promote ownership, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Swift

SwiftUI

UIKit

AVFoundation

Video streaming

Leadership

CI/CD

Observability

Collaboration

Tools

Bitrise

Fastlane

GitHub Actions

Job description

Company Description

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

Job Description

Technical Leadership

• Lead architecture, design, and development efforts for high-scale, video-rich iOS applications
• Ensure the team delivers performant, secure, and maintainable Swift-based code leveraging frameworks like SwiftUI, UIKit, and Combine
• Oversee deep integrations with video playback (HLS, DASH), personalization engines, and real‑time APIs
• Drive consistency, scalability, and shared services across mobile platforms
• Collaborate with AI/ML and backend teams to embed personalized experiences within the iOS app

Team Management & Mentorship

• Manage, coach, and grow a team of iOS engineers—fostering ownership, creativity, and continuous improvement
• Lead technical reviews and support knowledge sharing through documentation and internal talks
• Promote a high bar for engineering excellence including automated testing, CI/CD, and observability
• Hire and onboard new engineers, helping them succeed in a fast‑paced media environment

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Design, UX Research, QA, Data, and Platform teams to shape and deliver user‑first features
• Partner with the Design team to ensure platform consistency, brand alignment, and accessibility standards are upheld
• Translate business objectives into reliable technical solutions that scale across audiences and platforms

Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Own KPIs such as app performance, crash‑free sessions, release cadence, and user engagement
• Implement monitoring, crash reporting, and proactive error handling practices
• Champion fast iteration without compromising quality—leading a high‑trust team that delivers frequently
• Actively participate in incident triage and escalation for mobile issues in production

Qualifications

• 7+ years of iOS development experience, with 2+ years managing or leading high‑performing engineering teams
• Expert‑level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and AVFoundation
• Proven experience building and maintaining iOS applications at scale, especially for video and content‑driven platforms
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns, and secure data handling
• Deep experience with video streaming technologies, including HLS, DASH, and custom playback frameworks
• Familiarity with GraphQL or REST APIs, mobile analytics, feature flags, and experimentation frameworks
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools like Bitrise, Fastlane, and GitHub Actions
• Commitment to quality and performance through test automation, accessibility, and usability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a user‑ and product‑oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building apps for high‑traffic media or streaming brands
• Knowledge of privacy regulations and mobile compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA)
• Familiarity with personalization, content tagging, or ML‑driven content systems
• Experience aligning with cross‑platform engineering strategies and shared component libraries

What We Offer

What we offer at CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:

• Sweat it out – Free onsite fitness center with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up – Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Commute‑friendly – Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City
• Hybrid – This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

This position is eligible for company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.