Drivemode

Senior iOS Engineer

Posted 3 Days Ago

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Tokyo

Hybrid

Senior level

Information Technology

The Role

Lead design and implementation of native iOS features, prototype new technologies, write test-driven Swift/Objective-C code, troubleshoot complex issues, collaborate across product, Android, backend and embedded teams, and contribute to Android/KMP code and team mentoring.

Summary Generated by Built In

Our Mission:

Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEV) for millions of people around the world.

Why Drivemode:

Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.

About The Role:

The Senior iOS Engineer is responsible for leading technical solutions native to iOS, unleashing the best possible user experience in that environment. You will work directly with product managers, designers, Android, backend and embedded engineers in an integrated approach towards a unified product. Making the best companion app for motorcycles to make the riding experience better than ever.

What You Will Do:

Evaluate and validate implementation feasibility of challenging requirements for our iOS applications
Research and prototype new technologies to enhance the user experience on iOS
Implement high quality, maintainable, and test-driven Swift/Objective-C code for production iOS features
Reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve complex user-reported and internal issues
Collaborate on cross-functional projects outside of core responsibilities to broaden technical skills and contribute to team growth
Continuously improve and master expertise in iOS development and best practices
Write and maintain code for Android and Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP).
Guide and train existing Android engineers in developing proficiency with iOS.

What We Are Looking For:

5+ years of experience in iOS application development
Very strong object oriented architectural design skills and modern iOS app development skills
Ability to collaborate in English and understand technical documentation.
Strong sense of ownership of product features and quality
A flexible attitude and entrepreneurial mindset. Be willing to do what it takes, even if it's outside of your usual responsibility area.
Someone who thinks that cars and motorcycles can be 1000x better than they are today.

Nice to Have:

Familiarity with Core Bluetooth
Experience of working on the features crossing different engineering teams
Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitHub actions.
Familiarity with Agile development environment.
Valid Driving License.
Conversational Japanese
Experience with KMP, Android, Flutter or other cross platform

EEOC Statement

Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/16 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.

Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique.

Top Skills

Android

Core Bluetooth

Flutter

Github Actions

Kotlin

Kotlin Multiplatform (Kmp)

Objective-C

Swift

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The Company

HQ: Redwood City, CA

30 Employees

Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Drivemode enables smarter, safer, connected driving in any vehicle.

Drivemode was founded in 2014 by entrepreneurs from Zipcar and Tesla Motors who set out to fundamentally change the way consumers use technology in the car. Drivemode offers a mobile-based connected car platform through a consumer-facing Android app, driver assistance and analytics for fleet managers, and a bring-your-own-device connected car solution for automakers. The Drivemode app transforms a user’s phone into a car’s central computing device allowing voice-to-text messaging, music player overlay on navigation, “Do Not Disturb” mode, message auto-reply, and personalized travel recommendations. The Drivemode app has an automotive-grade interface designed and developed to adhere to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration safety guidelines for driving apps. Drivemode has raised $9.2M from industry leaders. Learn more at https://drivemode.com or download Drivemode at bit.ly/getdrivemode.