Staff Software Engineer, iOS App Development

Job Description

The Washington Post is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to support our flagship apps engineering team. As s Staff Software Engineer on the iOS team, you will be a technical leading and key contributor to the development and architecture of our applications. You will leverage your deep expertise in iOS development, software architecture, and best practices to drive innovation, improve performance and ensure the scalability and maintainability of our codebase while also supporting mobile backend APIs, CI/CD tools, and automated testing. You will mentor other engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our platforms. This role goes beyond individual contribution, focusing on leadership, mentorship, and strategic decision-making. We are looking for someone strong interest in all things mobile and a passion for delivering high-quality, rock-solid applications.

Motivation:

• You want to help bring our award-winning journalism to people every day.

• You are passionate about architecture and building high-quality products.

• You have a knack for tackling intricate technical hurdles and driving innovation in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• You want to work with the latest iOS technologies and frameworks, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on the platform.

• You enjoy empowering and elevating fellow iOS engineers through mentorship and technical guidance, fostering a culture of excellence.

• You enjoy collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to solve problems and deliver new functionality.

• You enjoy championing code quality, performance optimization, and best practices, ensuring our iOS applications are robust, scalable, and delightful to use.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Architecture:

  • Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable architectures for complex iOS applications.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other iOS engineering.

  • Drive architectural decisions and ensure adherence to best practices.

  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies and frameworks to improve development efficiency and application performance.

  • Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality.

• iOS Development & Optimization:

  • Develop and maintain high-quality, performant, and user-friendly iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit (or similar modern iOS technologies)

  • Optimize application performance, memory usage, and battery consumption.

  • Implement and maintain robust testing strategies (unit, integration, UI).

  • Debug and resolve complex technical issues.

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest iOS platform developments and best practices.

• iOS Development & Optimization:

  • Develop and maintain high-quality, performant, and user-friendly iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit (or similar modern iOS technologies)

  • Optimize application performance, memory usage, and battery consumption.

  • Implement and maintain robust testing strategies (unit, integration, UI).

  • Debug and resolve complex technical issues.

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest iOS platform developments and best practices.

• Collaboration & Communication:

  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver features.

  • Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.

• Strategic Planning and Innovation:

  • Identify and address technical debt and areas for improvement in the codebase.

  • Contribute to the long-term technical roadmap for the iOS platform.

  • Drive innovation and experimentation with new technologies and approaches.

  • Ace as a subject matter on iOS development within the organization.

• Mentorship:

  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

  • Help to grow the skill set of the iOS team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with the iOS SDK required; prior experience in a similar role preferred.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex iOS Architectures.

• Experience with Swift and modern iOS development tools and frameworks (e.g, SwiftUI, Swift Concurrency, UIKit, App Intents, etc).

• Experience with performance optimization and debugging techniques

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

• Strong understanding of iOS platform architecture and development best practices.

• Strong analytics, evaluation, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal/written communication and collaboration skills.

• Deep understanding of software design patterns and principles.

• Experience with RESTful APIs and network communication.

• Experience with testing methodologies.

• Extensive experience working on and releasing one or more applications to the iOS App Store.

• Solid understanding of Version Control principles, preferable using Git and Pull Requests.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

The Washington Post’s policy for employees is five days per week in the office, with exceptions for newsgathering and general business travel.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

• Nine paid holidays and two personal days

• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

• Robust mental health resources

• Backup care and caregiver concierge services

• Gender affirming services

• Pet insurance

• Free Post digital subscription

• Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is:

131,500.00 - 219,100.00 USD Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed. 

The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom – dozens of teams power The Washington Post.  We are now hiring the next innovator – how will you Impact Tomorrow?

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