Staff Software Engineer, macOS/iOS Lead

Webai; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead their iOS engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development of cutting-edge iOS projects, ensuring high-quality code and best practices. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will shape the product roadmap while mentoring fellow engineers. If you are passionate about Swift development and eager to drive innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join a forward-thinking company that values transparency, ownership, and tenacity, and enjoy a competitive salary along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance Incentives

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Wellness Stipend

Education Credits

Free Parking

Unlimited PTO

Supplemental Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in iOS or macOS development.
• Strong understanding of multithreading and memory management in iOS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full development lifecycle of complex iOS projects.
• Provide technical guidance and enforce coding standards.

Skills

Swift

iOS Development

macOS Development

Multithreading

Memory Management

Core ML

Metal

Network Protocols (MQTT, WSS)

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Software Engineering

PhD in a related field

Tools

Xcode

Instruments

Job description

We are establishing the first distributed AI infrastructure dedicated to personalized AI. The evolving needs of a data-driven society are demanding scalability and flexibility. We believe that the future of AI is distributed and enables real-time data processing at the edge, closer to where data is generated. We are building a future where a company's data and IP remain private and it's possible to bring large models directly to consumer hardware without removing information from the model.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer, macOS/iOS Lead to lead our iOS engineering team. As a Team Lead, you will oversee the full development lifecycle of complex iOS projects, provide technical guidance, and set best practices to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to shape the product roadmap while mentoring and developing team members. If you are passionate about Swift development and leadership, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership

• Oversee the full development lifecycle of complex iOS projects, from concept to release and maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, ensuring efficient design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Set and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural principles.
• Act as the primary engineering lead in initiatives and development.
• Debug and review team members' code to ensure best practices.
• Architect reusable software components and frameworks to ensure scalability, high performance, and maintainability.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and frameworks that align with project objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including product managers, designers, and backend teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide clear, concise, and actionable feedback to team members.
• Represent the iOS engineering perspective in strategic discussions and influence the product roadmap.
• Lead and mentor other Swift engineers, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct code reviews, pair programming sessions, and team workshops to raise technical proficiency.

Quality & Performance

• Implement and advocate for high-quality testing practices, including unit, integration, and UI tests.
• Monitor and optimize app performance, reliability, and security.
• Identify and resolve technical debt to maintain sustainable development velocity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in iOS or macOS development.
• Strong understanding of multithreading and memory management in iOS.
• Experience with Core ML and Metal for on-device machine learning.
• Familiarity with Xcode, Instruments, and other iOS development tools.
• Knowledge of iOS security best practices and privacy considerations.
• Solid understanding of network protocols such as MQTT and WSS.

Qualities:

• Strong leadership skills.

We at webAI are committed to living out the core values we have put in place as the foundation on which we operate as a team. We seek individuals who exemplify the following:

• Truth - Emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision.
• Ownership - Taking full responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients.
• Tenacity - Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement.
• Humility - Maintaining a respectful and learning-oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and contributions of others.

Benefits include a competitive salary, performance incentives, comprehensive health benefits, wellness stipend, education credits, free parking, unlimited PTO, and supplemental life insurance.

webAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities.