Senior iOS App Developer

Mental Canvas (HearstLab); United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Full benefits package

Job summary

Mental Canvas is seeking a Senior iOS App Developer with 5+ years of experience to build the enhanced iPadOS app, Mental Canvas Draw, featuring new AI-based tools for interactive web scenes. You will own design and implementation across iOS, using Objective‑C, UIKit, and Swift in a fast‑paced startup environment.

You’ll work with real-time 3D graphics, shader APIs, and cross‑platform C++ code while mentoring engineers and leading agile processes.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Shipped multiple consumer-facing production apps on the Apple App Store.
• Strong experience with real-time 3D graphics and shader APIs (Metal/OpenGL ES).
• Extensive experience with Objective-C, UIKit, and Swift.
• Comfort with cross‑platform C++ codebases and tooling.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading agile processes.
• Clear communicator with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex interactive 3D/2D iOS apps.
• Work with real-time graphics and shader APIs such as Metal/OpenGL ES.
• Use Objective‑C, UIKit, and Swift for app development; contribute C++ code.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead code/architecture reviews.
• Manage release processes and agile sprint planning.

Skills

Real-time 3D graphics

Objective-C

UIKit

Swift

Cross‑platform C++

Mentoring engineers

Agile processes

Communication with stakeholders

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science

Tools

Metal

OpenGL ES

SwiftUI

MacOS desktop apps

WinUI / XAML

Job description

Mental Canvas is seeking a Senior iOS App Developer with 5+ years of experience developing apps focused on rich, interactive user experiences. You will work on all phases of design and implementation for our enhanced iPadOS app, Mental Canvas Draw, which will feature new AI-based tools for creating and sharing interactive web scenes.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain complex interactive 3D and 2D UI applications for iOS
• Work with real-time 3D graphics and shader-based APIs such as Metal or OpenGL ES
• Utilize Objective-C, UIKit, and Swift for app development
• Collaborate on cross-platform C++ codebases
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices through code and architecture reviews
• Manage release processes and run agile sprint planning
• Communicate effectively with business partners and non-technical team members
• Contribute to visual design and ensure high levels of detail and polish
• Prototype new 3D UX interactions

You’re a great fit if you:

• Have a BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Have shipped multiple consumer-facing production applications in the Apple App Store
• Possess strong experience with real-time 3D graphics and shader-based APIs
• Have extensive experience with Objective-C, UIKit, and Swift
• Are comfortable working with cross-platform C++ codebases
• Have experience mentoring engineers and leading agile processes
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Thrive in a fast‑paced startup environment

Additional skills that are a plus:

• Experience with SwiftUI and newer Apple UI technologies
• Experience with Microsoft WinUI / XAML frameworks
• Experience developing MacOS desktop applications
• Experience prototyping new 3D UX interactions

Total Compensation

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications and includes base salary, a full benefits package, and stock options.

Additional details:

• Full-time, remote position
• Must be located in the US and able to work on East Coast time