Senior iOS Engineer

The client is a leading mobile and web-based learning platform that delivers efficient and affordable study solutions for professional certifications. Guided by the belief that education should be accessible to everyone, the platform aims to remove the stress and financial barriers often associated with professional certification exams by preparing members to pass with confidence and advance their careers. The engineering team collaborates closely with the product and design teams to build and maintain the technical foundation of the platform’s applications. As stewards of the codebase, engineers are dedicated to their craft, delivering high-quality, resilient, and accessible products that support learners from all backgrounds in achieving their goals. The team continuously refines its processes, coding standards, and architectural patterns—both individually and collectively—to ensure readiness for future challenges. Role Overview The Senior iOS Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing Pocket Prep’s native iOS Study application. This role makes meaningful contributions to the production codebase and automated test suites, working closely with Android engineers to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience across mobile platforms. The position collaborates with product and design partners to implement well-defined features and platform-appropriate user interfaces that align with product goals and native iOS conventions. As a senior contributor, this role is expected to demonstrate strong engineering judgment, thoughtful execution, and growing technical leadership through example. Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance the native iOS application using Swift

Implement well-defined features and improvements with attention to quality and maintainability

Contribute to and maintain automated test suites to ensure application stability

Collaborate closely with Android engineers to align mobile patterns, architecture, and user experience

Partner with designers to implement UX updates and provide guidance on iOS-specific behavior and constraints

Work with product managers to clarify requirements, identify technical considerations, and estimate effort

Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and engineering planning sessions

Share knowledge and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices and coding standards

Required Qualifications

4–6+ years of professional iOS development experience using Swift

Strong working knowledge of iOS SDK frameworks and platform APIs

Experience shipping and maintaining applications in the App Store

Experience building and maintaining automated test suites

Ability to work effectively from well-defined requirements while applying sound technical judgment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with modern UI frameworks such as SwiftUI

Familiarity with reactive or state-management patterns (e.g., Combine, Rx-style approaches)

Experience with iOS accessibility best practices

Working knowledge of Android and Kotlin, with the ability to collaborate cross-platform

Engineering Mindset & Working Style

Focus on durable, maintainable solutions rather than short-term fixes

Applies past experience to anticipate risks and avoid known pitfalls

Values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback

Comfortable giving and receiving feedback (“strong opinions, weakly held”)

Cultural Alignment

The ideal candidate values continuous improvement and open feedback. They approach challenges with curiosity, communicate respectfully, and contribute positively to team discussions. A commitment to craftsmanship, thoughtful execution, and continuous learning is essential, along with an interest in contributing to products that support education and learning.