We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - iOS to build and optimize a feature-rich video and live-streaming experience. In this role, you will design custom UI components, ensure optimal rendering, and deliver world-class streaming and playback performance while maintaining architectural excellence.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and develop advanced iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit.
- Implement custom UI components, animations, and transitions while maintaining 60fps performance.
- Profile, analyze, and optimize UI rendering, scrolling, and memory usage across video feeds and live-streaming screens.
- Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to ensure cohesive functionality across modules (video recording, editing, publishing, discovery, and live streaming).
- Work with AVFoundation, AVPlayer, and Core Animation to ensure efficient playback.
- Integrate and optimize live-streaming SDKs.
- Debug performance bottlenecks and address issues related to rendering, memory, and thermal throttling.
- Contribute to architectural discussions, code reviews, and team mentoring.
- Ensure compliance with Apple’s performance and energy-efficiency guidelines.
Required Experience & Skills:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
- 8+ years of professional iOS development experience using Swift (Objective-C a plus).
- Strong expertise in UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, AutoLayout, Core Animation, and UI performance tuning.
- Experience with performance profiling tools and advanced understanding of AVFoundation and HLS streaming optimization.
- Proven history of building interactive, smooth, and performant UI for video-heavy or media-intensive apps.
- Familiarity with CI/CD and release automation.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with video editing or filter SDKs.
- Knowledge of App Store optimization and test automation.
- Understanding of Metal or SceneKit for custom rendering or GPU optimization.
Tools & Technologies:
- Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Combine, AVFoundation, AWS IVS, BytePlus SDK, WebRTC, Instruments, MetricKit, NewRelic, Firebase Performance, and more.
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional attention to detail in UI/UX implementation.
- Strong communication skills with designers and backend engineers.
- Proactive in performance optimization and crash prevention.
