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Andiamo

Principal Staff Engineer - iOS Mobile - Creative Digital Media Pioneer

Andiamo, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Principal Staff Engineer - iOS Mobile - Creative Digital Media Pioneer We are seeking a

Principal Staff Engineer - iOS

to lead the development of innovative, high-performance mobile applications that reach users at massive scale. This role blends deep technical expertise with architectural leadership, influencing how mobile products are designed, built, and delivered across a global user base. You will set the technical vision, mentor engineers, and ensure that our iOS applications remain fast, reliable, and secure while continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on mobile devices.

What You’ll Do

Architect & Build Mobile Systems: Design and deliver scalable, well-tested iOS applications with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Drive Technical Strategy: Define and influence the long-term roadmap for mobile platforms, frameworks, and infrastructure, balancing innovation with stability.

Mentor & Lead: Guide and support engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with design, product, and infrastructure teams to deliver user-centric solutions that blend seamless UI with robust backend systems.

Advance Performance & Efficiency: Apply deep knowledge of multithreading, optimization, and low-power system design to deliver industry-leading mobile performance.

Ensure Quality & Reliability: Establish coding standards, conduct rigorous reviews, and champion best practices across mobile engineering.

Innovate at Scale: Explore and adopt emerging technologies (e.g., Swift, Metal, AR frameworks) to enable next-generation mobile experiences.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Expert understanding of Objective-C, Swift, and iOS frameworks, including runtime internals and memory management.

Strong background in C/C++ and systems-level programming.

Proficiency in multithreading, concurrency, and mobile performance optimization techniques.

Solid grasp of algorithms, data structures, and computer science fundamentals.

Familiarity with graphics frameworks (OpenGL, Metal) and experience building visually rich applications.

Deep knowledge of software design patterns, architecture principles, and mobile best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 6+ years focused on iOS development at scale.

Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining complex, user-facing mobile applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a technical field.

Demonstrated experience leading mobile engineering teams or initiatives at scale.

Hands-on contributions to large-scale, consumer-facing mobile products with millions of users.

Track record of influencing technical direction across multiple teams or organizations.

About Andiamo Andiamo is a globally recognized staffing and consulting firm specializing in placing the top 2% of technology and go-to-market professionals with the world’s largest and most well-known companies.

For over 20 years, we’ve maintained the status of tier-one vendor for firms such as Amazon, Bloomberg, Palantir, MasterCard, Visa, Two Sigma, Citadel, as well as other major financial services firms, elite hedge funds, Google-backed tech start-ups, and major software firms.

Our talent solutions include Permanent Placement, Contract Staffing, Executive Search, and Dedicated Recruiting Services (RPO).

Find out more at www.andiamogo.com

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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