Senior iOS Engineer

Summary

Join MZLA Technologies Corporation as a Senior Software Engineer for iOS and play a key role in shaping Thunderbird’s mobile platform for iOS. This is a remote, full-time position where you will build an open-source mobile product from the ground up, leveraging your expertise in Swift and SwiftUI. You will lead the development of Thunderbird’s iOS mobile applications, shaping their technical direction and ensuring exceptional performance. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in iOS mobile application development and a proven ability to optimize application performance and design scalable mobile architectures within open-source environments. You will work with a global team and contribute to the mission and objectives of MZLA Technologies Corp and the Thunderbird Project. This role offers the opportunity to mentor community contributors and engage with other mobile engineers across the broader Mozilla ecosystem.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional development experience with at least 2+ years in a Senior Software Engineer role
• 3+ years of mobile development experience with native languages such as Swift and a deep understanding of mobile app architectures and patterns
• Proven ability to deliver and maintain complex software projects, ensuring quality, scalability, and reliability throughout the software development lifecycle
• Strong understanding of security practices, including data encryption, secure storage, app signing, and addressing vulnerabilities in mobile platforms
• Advanced proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience working in a collaborative environment
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent learning and exploration skills and a product-focused mindset that looks beyond the code to consider user needs and business goals
• Deep respect for diverse skills and perspectives, with an ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely engage with an international, geographically distributed team

Responsibilities

• Build and refine Thunderbird’s mobile products and platform architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, reliability, and user-centered design
• Develop a deep understanding of the codebase and architecture to confidently make changes across the entire stack
• Develop and maintain strong debugging and testing practices, utilizing unit, integration, and automated testing frameworks to ensure software quality and reliability
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide guidance on architectural improvements, test integration and development best practices
• Independently resolve technical challenges, including performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities and cross-platform integration
• Monitor application vitals and identify potential issues before they escalate
• Document technical decisions, systems architecture, and team processes to ensure transparency, maintainability, and knowledge transfer
• Own assigned projects, collaborating cross-functionally to investigate, plan, develop, validate, and deliver within established project timelines
• Work directly with users and contributors to gather information to reliably reproduce bugs and then fix them
• Ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and privacy standards in mobile development
• Leverage analytics and user feedback to inform and improve mobile user experiences
• Mentor and guide community contributors, enabling their active participation and long-term involvement in our efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with app store guidelines (Google Play Store, Apple App Store) for ensuring compliance when preparing apps for release
• Expertise in cross-platform frameworks like Kotlin Multiplatform or Rust
• Proficiency in Android application architecture and differences between iOS and Android development
• Experience contributing to open-source projects or engaging with open-source communities
• Proficiency in one of the top languages Thunderbird is translated to, such as French, German, or Japanese

Benefits

• Fully remote work & schedule flexibility
• Latest Laptop and accessories
• Annual Remote Work Stipend
• Monthly Internet Stipend
• Professional Development Stipend
• Industry Conferences
• 24 days PTO per year (prorated)
• Your Birthday
• Year-end Company Shutdown
• Pilot 4 Day Work Week (July & August 2024)
• Public Holidays
• Other Paid Leave
• Wellbeing Allowance for Personal / Family Activities
• 401(k) Contributions
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Disability/Income Protection Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Sick Days