Principal Staff Engineer - iOS Mobile - Creative Digital Media Pioneer (San Fran

Principal Staff Engineer iOS Mobile Creative Digital Media Pioneer

We are seeking a Principal Staff Engineer iOS to lead the development of innovative, highperformance mobile applications that reach users at massive scale. This role blends deep technical expertise with architectural leadership, influencing how mobile products are designed, built, and delivered across a global user base. You will set the technical vision, mentor engineers, and ensure that our iOS applications remain fast, reliable, and secure while continually pushing the boundaries of whats possible on mobile devices.

What Youll Do

• Architect & Build Mobile Systems: Design and deliver scalable, welltested iOS applications with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Drive Technical Strategy: Define and influence the longterm roadmap for mobile platforms, frameworks, and infrastructure, balancing innovation with stability.
• Mentor & Lead: Guide and support engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate CrossFunctionally: Partner with design, product, and infrastructure teams to deliver usercentric solutions that blend seamless UI with robust backend systems.
• Advance Performance & Efficiency: Apply deep knowledge of multithreading, optimization, and lowpower system design to deliver industryleading mobile performance.
• Ensure Quality & Reliability: Establish coding standards, conduct rigorous reviews, and champion best practices across mobile engineering.
• Innovate at Scale: Explore and adopt emerging technologies (e.g., Swift, Metal, AR frameworks) to enable nextgeneration mobile experiences.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expert understanding of ObjectiveC, Swift, and iOS frameworks, including runtime internals and memory management.
• Strong background in C/C++ and systemslevel programming.
• Proficiency in multithreading, concurrency, and mobile performance optimization techniques.
• Solid grasp of algorithms, data structures, and computer science fundamentals.
• Familiarity with graphics frameworks (OpenGL, Metal) and experience building visually rich applications.
• Deep knowledge of software design patterns, architecture principles, and mobile best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 6+ years focused on iOS development at scale.
• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining complex, userfacing mobile applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a technical field.
• Demonstrated experience leading mobile engineering teams or initiatives at scale.
• Handson contributions to largescale, consumerfacing mobile products with millions of users.
• Track record of influencing technical direction across multiple teams or organizations.

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