Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Senior iOS Engineer, Tech Lead
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Join Volley's mobile games team
as a Senior iOS Engineer to lead the development of groundbreaking games and robust architectures. Utilizing Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI, you'll be pivotal in delivering innovative features and shaping our core apps for the future of voice-controlled gaming.This job offers a hybrid work arrangement. We're seeking candidates comfortable with on-site attendance at our Bay Area office 2-3 times per week. We particularly encourage candidates who currently reside in or near the Bay Area or are willing to relocate for on-site work to apply.What you'll do at Volley
Lead the development and set the technical direction of innovative Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI games focusing on speech recognition and voice interaction.Architect and implement maintainable, high-quality apps that set the industry standards.Work closely with the product and design teams, ensuring partnership and on-time feature development.Work with cross-functional teams to understand user impact and make scope tradeoff decisions for successful partnerships.Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.Analyze and optimize the stability and performance of our appsStuff you may have done before
Proven leadership in developing exceptional native iOS applications.Agility in fast-paced environments, adept at delivering high-quality features in an ambiguous environment.Familiarity with cross-platform development, especially Kotlin Multiplatform.A strong passion for gaming and innovation in the game development space.Must-haves
6-9 years of native iOS engineering experience, with expertise in Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI.At least two years of experience in a tech lead role, guiding projects and mentoring engineers.Proven ability to produce high-quality, maintainable code and scalable app architecture.Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional partners.Integrate with the mobile team, contributing to our codebase and culture.Lead feature deployment, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.Propose technical and architectural improvements to our roadmap.Collaborate with the product team to drive key performance metrics.The hiring process
Stage 1 (Preliminary Phone Screen)
with our Senior Recruiting LeadStage 2 (Mobile Engineering Panel)
with members of our Mobile Engineering teamStage 3 (Onsite Interview)
with various partners and teammates. This is a mix of iOS development, systems design, and collaboration with partners interviewsStage 4 (Founder Chat)
with our Co-FoundersStage 5 (Offer)What's in it for you
Your medical, dental, and vision insurance is 100% covered by Volley, for yourself and all dependents and we match 401k!We offer a flexible, hybrid work-from-home and in-office work model.We offer 4 weeks of paid time off (enforced 2-week minimum), 16 paid holidays, 40 hours of bereavement leave, and unlimited sick days.Our generous parental leave policy includes 24 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 12 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents.A full breakdown of our benefits is
here !For Pay Transparency: The salary range that we expect to pay for this position is
$164,000-$220,000
annually. This is a portion of the pay band for the role and level we are seeking. The final offer amount will depend on experience, education and skills. Base pay is only one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.About Us
Volley
is the leading developer of AI-powered games for smart TVs,
Amazon Alexa, and mobile devices . Our games attract millions of users every month. Popular Volley games include
Song Quiz
,
Jeopardy!
, and
Wheel of Fortune
.We believe voice interfaces will become the main way people access entertainment in their living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and cars. We’re building a bundled subscription product similar to Netflix or Spotify for the emerging category of “AI-powered games.”Volley was founded by Max Child and James Wilsterman in 2016. We're headquartered in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. We’re a quickly growing team that truly enjoys working together. If you think you would enjoy creating joyful games on top of a rapidly evolving AI technology stack, please get in touch!Volley believes in an inclusive workplace and is committed to building a team from a variety of backgrounds. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive the other benefits and privileges of employment.Underrepresented candidates and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!Apply for this job
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as a Senior iOS Engineer to lead the development of groundbreaking games and robust architectures. Utilizing Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI, you'll be pivotal in delivering innovative features and shaping our core apps for the future of voice-controlled gaming.This job offers a hybrid work arrangement. We're seeking candidates comfortable with on-site attendance at our Bay Area office 2-3 times per week. We particularly encourage candidates who currently reside in or near the Bay Area or are willing to relocate for on-site work to apply.What you'll do at Volley
Lead the development and set the technical direction of innovative Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI games focusing on speech recognition and voice interaction.Architect and implement maintainable, high-quality apps that set the industry standards.Work closely with the product and design teams, ensuring partnership and on-time feature development.Work with cross-functional teams to understand user impact and make scope tradeoff decisions for successful partnerships.Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.Analyze and optimize the stability and performance of our appsStuff you may have done before
Proven leadership in developing exceptional native iOS applications.Agility in fast-paced environments, adept at delivering high-quality features in an ambiguous environment.Familiarity with cross-platform development, especially Kotlin Multiplatform.A strong passion for gaming and innovation in the game development space.Must-haves
6-9 years of native iOS engineering experience, with expertise in Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI.At least two years of experience in a tech lead role, guiding projects and mentoring engineers.Proven ability to produce high-quality, maintainable code and scalable app architecture.Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional partners.Integrate with the mobile team, contributing to our codebase and culture.Lead feature deployment, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.Propose technical and architectural improvements to our roadmap.Collaborate with the product team to drive key performance metrics.The hiring process
Stage 1 (Preliminary Phone Screen)
with our Senior Recruiting LeadStage 2 (Mobile Engineering Panel)
with members of our Mobile Engineering teamStage 3 (Onsite Interview)
with various partners and teammates. This is a mix of iOS development, systems design, and collaboration with partners interviewsStage 4 (Founder Chat)
with our Co-FoundersStage 5 (Offer)What's in it for you
Your medical, dental, and vision insurance is 100% covered by Volley, for yourself and all dependents and we match 401k!We offer a flexible, hybrid work-from-home and in-office work model.We offer 4 weeks of paid time off (enforced 2-week minimum), 16 paid holidays, 40 hours of bereavement leave, and unlimited sick days.Our generous parental leave policy includes 24 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 12 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents.A full breakdown of our benefits is
here !For Pay Transparency: The salary range that we expect to pay for this position is
$164,000-$220,000
annually. This is a portion of the pay band for the role and level we are seeking. The final offer amount will depend on experience, education and skills. Base pay is only one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.About Us
Volley
is the leading developer of AI-powered games for smart TVs,
Amazon Alexa, and mobile devices . Our games attract millions of users every month. Popular Volley games include
Song Quiz
,
Jeopardy!
, and
Wheel of Fortune
.We believe voice interfaces will become the main way people access entertainment in their living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and cars. We’re building a bundled subscription product similar to Netflix or Spotify for the emerging category of “AI-powered games.”Volley was founded by Max Child and James Wilsterman in 2016. We're headquartered in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. We’re a quickly growing team that truly enjoys working together. If you think you would enjoy creating joyful games on top of a rapidly evolving AI technology stack, please get in touch!Volley believes in an inclusive workplace and is committed to building a team from a variety of backgrounds. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive the other benefits and privileges of employment.Underrepresented candidates and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!Apply for this job
*indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *PhoneResume/CV *Enter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfEnter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfLinkedIn Profile *WebsiteCurrent companyHow many years of UIKit experience do you have? *
Select...How many years of Swift experience do you have? *
Select...Are you currently living in/near the Bay Area or willing to work on-site at our Hayes Valley HQ for at least 2-3 days per week? *
Select...Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? *
Select...Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship? *
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*Volley WebsiteIndeedLinkedinOnline Job SearchReferral - FriendOtherIf "other" please specify:If you were referred, please let us know by who!What is the compensation range you are targeting for this role?Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.As set forth in Volley’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.Select...Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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