Lead Staff Software Engineer - macOS/iOS

webAI

Austin, TX

Full Time

Senior

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 remains private and it's possible to bring large models directly to consumer hardware without removing information from the model. We at webAI are committed to living out our core values of truth, ownership, tenacity, and humility, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

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.
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.

Requirements

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.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong decision-making abilities.
Effective conflict resolution skills.

Nice to Have

Experience leading engineering teams.
Experience working on distributed AI infrastructure.
Familiarity with privacy and security considerations in mobile development.

Qualifications

Educational background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience in iOS or macOS development.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
$200/month Health and Wellness Stipend
$400/year Continuing Education Credit
Flexible work week
Free parking for in-office employees
Unlimited PTO
Parental and Bereavement Leave
Supplemental Life Insurance

Working at webAI

We seek individuals who exemplify our core values of truth, ownership, tenacity, and humility. We are committed to transparency, responsibility, persistence, and respectful learning, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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