Staff iOS Engineer (Networking/DNS/VPN)

Lookout, Inc. is the endpoint to cloud security company purpose-built for the intersection of enterprise and personal data. We safeguard data across devices, apps, networks and clouds through our unified, cloud-native security platform — a solution that's as fluid and flexible as the modern digital world. By giving organizations and individuals greater control over their data, we enable them to unleash its value and thrive. Lookout is trusted by enterprises of all sizes, government agencies and millions of consumers to protect sensitive data, enabling them to live, work and connect — freely and safely. To learn more about the Lookout Cloud Security Platform, visit www.lookout.com and follow Lookout on our blog, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Do you have a passion for building innovative and user-friendly iOS applications? Are you a seasoned developer with a deep understanding of the latest Apple technologies? If so, we want to hear from you!

As part of Lookout’s Engineering team, you will have an opportunity to take on some of the most interesting challenges in one or more core areas of intellectual property and fundamental building blocks that form Lookout’s category-defining Enterprise products. In order to tackle these challenging problems, you must be open-minded in exploring new areas as well as evolve key existing systems, including our iOS mobile platforms, automation and CI/CD tooling. If you enjoy building cutting edge products leveraging the latest technologies, tools and development methodologies, and want to make an immediate impact through your work, come check us out. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, estimate, develop, and maintain high-quality, performant, and user-friendly iOS applications

• Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers to bring product vision to life

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to best practices

• Write and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and stability

• Conduct unit and integration tests, participate in code reviews, and actively contribute to building a strong development culture

• Stay up-to-date with the latest iOS technologies and frameworks (Swift, SwiftUI, etc.)

• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues efficiently and effectively

• Mentor junior developers on the team

Requirements:

• At least 8+ years building & shipping commercial mobile software for the iOS platform

• Experience with network extensions

• Strong understanding of networking protocols like DNS (DoT, DoH), VPN, TLS

• Expert level proficiency in Swift and Objective-C

• Strong understanding of Xcode, Interface Builder, and the iOS SDK

• Experience with design patterns and best practices for iOS development

• Experience with unit testing frameworks and a passion for writing clean and maintainable code that is well-tested

• Proven track record of developing highly scalable designs

• Stellar communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

• Good troubleshooting skills including usage of native tools, profilers and debuggers

• Preference for working in a dynamic startup environment where everyday offers new challenges

• A strong passion for mobile development and a desire to learn and grow

• BS in Computer Science or related field

Bonus Points:

• Experience in building any of the following - Mobile platforms/SDKs, security, networking, MDMs, Secure Containers (MAM)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools

• Experience with server-side communication and APIs 

• Contributed to apps with over 1 million active users

• A portfolio of previously developed iOS applications

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects

• Collaborative and supportive work environment

• Chance to learn and grow your skills with the latest technologies

• Be part of a passionate team that is making a difference