We are seeking a seasoned and forward-thinking Lead iOS Software Engineer to spearhead our mobile engineering team. In this position, you will own the technical strategy, architecture, and evolution of our native iOS applications, defining the engineering vision and standards for the whole platform. Working with a modern development stack built around Swift, you will design elegant, high-performing, and intuitive mobile experiences that delight our customers and scale with our business — while leading and developing a team of skilled iOS engineers.

You will serve as the primary technical authority for the iOS domain, partnering strategically with product managers, product designers (UX/UI), backend leads, and engineering management. You will guide the team through the entire delivery cycle — from initial concept and technical discovery to a successful launch on the Apple App Store — while shaping hiring, mentorship, and long-term platform direction.

Responsibilities Define, architect, and evolve the technical vision for our native iOS applications using Swift, making high-impact decisions that shape the long-term direction of the platform

Establish, champion, and enforce best practices, coding standards, and architectural patterns across the iOS codebase and the wider mobile organization

Drive technical roadmap planning for the iOS platform, balancing product needs, technical debt, scalability, and innovation

Collaborate closely with product designers to build responsive, pixel-perfect, and highly interactive user interfaces aligned with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines (HIG), while leading design discussions from a technical feasibility and platform-capability standpoint

Architect robust integrations with backend services and RESTful or GraphQL APIs, ensuring seamless, dynamic,



and resilient user experiences

Set the standard for engineering quality: produce clean, modular, and maintainable code, lead code reviews, and ensure consistency and craftsmanship across the codebase

Establish comprehensive testing strategies, including unit and UI tests (using XCTest), to safeguard application stability. Drive continuous performance, memory, and battery optimization initiatives using Instruments

Own the application release lifecycle end-to-end, including build processes, certificate and provisioning management, and submissions via App Store Connect

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of iOS engineers — coaching senior, mid-level, and junior developers, conducting technical interviews, and cultivating a high-performing engineering culture

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and engineering leadership to influence product roadmaps, drive technical innovation, and align mobile strategy with wider business goals Requirements 5+ years of background in native iOS application development

1+ years of experience leading teams and technical initiatives on production-grade apps

Expert-level proficiency in Swift and deep mastery of the iOS SDK and Apple developer tools (Xcode, Instruments)

Deep expertise in modern iOS architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVC, Clean Architecture, Combine, and Swift Concurrency),



with a proven capability to define architecture at scale and justify decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences

Strong hands-on skills in SwiftUI (preferred) and UIKit (Auto Layout, Storyboards/XIBs)

Proven track record of establishing and owning CI/CD pipelines for iOS (e.g., Fastlane, Xcode Cloud, Bitrise) and managing the full release lifecycle via App Store Connect

Advanced proficiency in Git and leading collaborative workflows across distributed teams

Demonstrated leadership background — mentoring engineers, driving technical strategy, and delivering complex initiatives in an Agile/Scrum environment using tools like Jira

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with the capability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value

Experience contributing to hiring, performance reviews, and team growth is a strong plus

Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level) We offer International projects with top brands

Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers

Healthcare benefits

Employee financial programs

Paid time off and sick leave

Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses

Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses

Integral career opportunities

Volunteer and community involvement opportunities

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📌 Lead iOS Software Engineer (Chile)
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