Senior iOS UI Engineer
At a glance
Senior Frontend Engineering role at Blackbird Labs Inc. New York · full-time · $180,000–$220,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Turn interface designs into polished iOS screens, working with UX and UI designers to refine the details
- Build responsive interfaces with Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI and current iOS technologies
- Improve interface speed and responsiveness across iOS devices
- Carry software work from initial concept through release, keeping solutions robust and scalable
What you bring
- A portfolio that demonstrates a range of completed projects
- You have released and continued supporting at least one App Store app
- You bring deep experience with Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI and Cocoa Touch
- You have worked with Core Animation and Metal shaders
Who this fits
This senior individual-contributor role suits an iOS engineer who cares about design quality, app architecture and careful implementation. The role is onsite in New York City.
From the employer
About Blackbird:
Blackbird Labs is a loyalty and payments platform establishing meaningful connections between the world’s best restaurants and their customers.
Served up in 2022 by Ben Leventhal, co-founder of Eater and Resy, Blackbird offers a fully customizable loyalty programming platform for restaurants and a consumer app designed to make every guest feel like a bonafide VIP no matter where they dine. Backed by Union Square Ventures, a16z, Amex Ventures, Variant Fund, and other forward-thinking investors, Blackbird is out to revolutionize the restaurant industry.
About Our Team:
At Blackbird, our values guide everything we do and our talent principles define the key traits we seek in our employees.
We have passion for our product – committed to our mission and instinctively think like and go the extra mile for our customers. We are elite performers – striving for excellence, going above and beyond to achieve exceptional results, and learning quickly with horsepower, drive, and grit. We make others better – taking initiative to elevate others, giving and receiving feedback, and championing a culture of growth. We hold one another accountable to living out our talent principles as we march together to achieving our mission.
About the Job
At Blackbird, we're seeking a Senior iOS UI Engineer who expertly bridges the gap between design and engineering, creating seamless and polished user interfaces that resonate with our users. If you have a passion for transforming visionary designs into functional masterpieces, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to refine and realize innovative user interface designs
Implement dynamic and intuitive interfaces using Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, and the latest iOS technologies
Optimize UI performance across all iOS devices
Engage in the full lifecycle of software development, from concept to deployment, ensuring robust and scalable solutions
Required Qualifications:
A strong portfolio showcasing a range of projects
Experience shipping and maintaining at least one app on the App Store
Expertise in Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, and Cocoa Touch
Experience with Core Animation and Metal shaders
A proven track record of delivering high-quality implementations that provide seamless user experiences
A solid understanding of the principles of good design and its translation into coded design systems
An understanding of what makes good app architecture and how to maintain such architecture at scale
Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with mobile payment solutions and digital wallets.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done.
Interested in leveraging technology to revolutionize the dining experience through innovative payment solutions.
Experience with or interest in blockchain technology and restaurants.
Pay Transparency Notice & Benefits
Depending on your work location and experience the target annual salary for this position can range from: $180,000-$220,000 USD. Disclosure in accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law.
Full time offers from Blackbird may also include stock options, benefits (including medical, dental, vision, flexible time off, 401(k)), and some not-so-standard, extra-fun perks (quarterly budget for Blackbird dining, anniversary travel, annual learning and development stipend) — subject to applicable taxes and based on eligibility.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Blackbird Labs is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Blackbird will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Blackbird participates in the E-Verify program.
Join us and find out what the best work of your career could look like here at Blackbird.
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