macOS Engineering Team Lead

The macOS Engineering Team Lead at Renewed Vision will play a critical role in driving the growth of our platform by developing innovative features and technologies. As a leader within the team, you will not only contribute to the technical development of our macOS products but also provide mentorship, guidance, and strategic direction for a team of engineers, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance.

In this role, you will combine your deep technical expertise with leadership skills to manage a team of engineers, working on cutting-edge macOS solutions that are both product-focused and performance-driven. You will work cross functionally to gain clarity on requirements, improve inter-team communication and prioritize tasks. 

We want people who:

• Have extensive experience developing and delivering high-quality software on macOS, including experience with Swift, Objective-C, SwiftUI, AppKit, Xcode, and XPC.
• Are deeply familiar with Objective-C and Swift, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and drive team-wide best practices.
• Can focus on details while understanding the importance of delivering timely, high-quality updates for customers.
• Have the ability to evaluate technical debt and make informed decisions about when to refactor code versus when to prioritize feature development or quick fixes.
• Demonstrate a passion for continuous learning, both personally and professionally, and foster this mindset within your team.

We really want people who:

• Are comfortable with C/C++ and have practical experience using these languages in conjunction with Swift/Objective-C.
• Are excellent written and verbal communicators, able to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Take ownership of projects, can work with loosely defined specifications, and have a strong drive for results.
• Are adept at navigating cross-functional team dynamics, collaborating closely with design, product, and QA teams to meet product goals.

Our best developers will have:

• Experience developing and integrating cloud services into native macOS applications.
• Worked on graphics applications using OpenGL, Metal, or other graphics frameworks.
• A demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence decisions, and mentor team members to deliver high-quality software on time.
• Expertise in building scalable, maintainable solutions and optimizing application performance.

What You’ll Do as a Team Lead:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers to deliver high-quality macOS software, providing guidance on both technical and career development.
• Drive the technical vision for macOS applications, setting clear goals and ensuring that development efforts align with the company's product roadmap.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, align priorities, and ensure the successful delivery of features and updates.
• Balance the need for refactoring, technical debt management, and new feature development to ensure sustainable progress without sacrificing product quality.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability, encouraging a strong team dynamic and shared success.