Air Apps
Software Architect - Mobile
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Software Architect - Mobile
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Air Apps
About Air Apps At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger and moving faster. We’re a family‑founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI‑powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP). Born in Lisbon, Portugal in 2018, we now have offices in Lisbon and San Francisco and have reached over 100 million downloads worldwide.
The Role As a
Mobile Software Architect
at Air Apps, you will lead the design of scalable and performant mobile architecture for our suite of applications – primarily focused on iOS, with cross‑functional knowledge of Android development considered a plus. You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to craft elegant and efficient solutions that support millions of users globally. This is a strategic and technical leadership role where your decisions influence the long‑term evolution of our mobile ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Define and lead the mobile architecture strategy, ensuring a scalable and maintainable foundation across projects.
Focus primarily on iOS architecture, libraries, and platform‑specific patterns, while maintaining an understanding of Android frameworks.
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to ensure architectural decisions align with product goals and user experience.
Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and performance guidelines.
Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on refactoring and scaling existing mobile applications.
Design APIs, SDKs, and modular components that can be reused across teams.
Guide decisions around third‑party libraries, mobile tooling, and build/deployment pipelines.
Partner with backend and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration between mobile apps and services.
Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in mobile architecture, performance, and security.
Mentor mobile engineers and help elevate the team’s technical proficiency.
Requirements
6+ years of experience in mobile development with a strong architectural mindset.
Deep expertise in iOS development using Swift (Objective‑C knowledge is a plus).
Solid understanding of UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, and other modern iOS frameworks.
Experience with app performance optimization, modularization, and offline‑first strategies.
Familiarity with Android development (Kotlin/Java) is a strong plus.
Experience integrating with APIs, handling mobile data storage, caching, and background tasks.
Strong knowledge of App Store submission, mobile security, and compliance guidelines.
Experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and deployment automation.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain architectural concepts to both technical and non‑technical team members.
Passion for clean code, design patterns (MVVM, VIPER, etc.), and scalable architecture.
Benefits
Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
Annual Bonus.
Medical Insurance (including vision & dental).
Disability insurance – short and long‑term.
401k up to 4% contribution.
Air Conference – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
Transportation budget.
Free meals at the hub.
Gym membership.
Diversity & Inclusion At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.
Application Disclaimer At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI‑generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Technology, Information and Internet
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Software Architect - Mobile
role at
Air Apps
About Air Apps At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger and moving faster. We’re a family‑founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI‑powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP). Born in Lisbon, Portugal in 2018, we now have offices in Lisbon and San Francisco and have reached over 100 million downloads worldwide.
The Role As a
Mobile Software Architect
at Air Apps, you will lead the design of scalable and performant mobile architecture for our suite of applications – primarily focused on iOS, with cross‑functional knowledge of Android development considered a plus. You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to craft elegant and efficient solutions that support millions of users globally. This is a strategic and technical leadership role where your decisions influence the long‑term evolution of our mobile ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Define and lead the mobile architecture strategy, ensuring a scalable and maintainable foundation across projects.
Focus primarily on iOS architecture, libraries, and platform‑specific patterns, while maintaining an understanding of Android frameworks.
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to ensure architectural decisions align with product goals and user experience.
Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and performance guidelines.
Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on refactoring and scaling existing mobile applications.
Design APIs, SDKs, and modular components that can be reused across teams.
Guide decisions around third‑party libraries, mobile tooling, and build/deployment pipelines.
Partner with backend and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration between mobile apps and services.
Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in mobile architecture, performance, and security.
Mentor mobile engineers and help elevate the team’s technical proficiency.
Requirements
6+ years of experience in mobile development with a strong architectural mindset.
Deep expertise in iOS development using Swift (Objective‑C knowledge is a plus).
Solid understanding of UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, and other modern iOS frameworks.
Experience with app performance optimization, modularization, and offline‑first strategies.
Familiarity with Android development (Kotlin/Java) is a strong plus.
Experience integrating with APIs, handling mobile data storage, caching, and background tasks.
Strong knowledge of App Store submission, mobile security, and compliance guidelines.
Experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and deployment automation.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain architectural concepts to both technical and non‑technical team members.
Passion for clean code, design patterns (MVVM, VIPER, etc.), and scalable architecture.
Benefits
Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
Annual Bonus.
Medical Insurance (including vision & dental).
Disability insurance – short and long‑term.
401k up to 4% contribution.
Air Conference – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
Transportation budget.
Free meals at the hub.
Gym membership.
Diversity & Inclusion At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.
Application Disclaimer At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI‑generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Technology, Information and Internet
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