Staff Software Engineer (iOS Applications)

Join Ephemera, Build the Future of Onchain Messaging

We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer (iOS Application) who will play a critical role in designing, building, and optimizing our native iOS mobile application.

You’ll bring a deep passion for building seamless, high-quality mobile experiences and thrive on tackling complex technical challenges in collaboration with a small, high-impact team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to open-source projects and shape the future of onchain messaging.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Architect, design, and build Ephemera’s iOS application from scratch using Swift.
• Define the technical roadmap and make key architectural decisions to ensure scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to translate requirements into seamless user experiences.
• Implement custom native user interfaces and reusable components with a strong focus on quality and performance.
• Develop and optimize the application’s infrastructure, focusing on responsiveness and memory management.
• Build and maintain clean, maintainable, and testable codebases.
• Stress-test iOS SDKs by developing and benchmarking the production-grade app.
• Lead technical discussions and ensure alignment across systems and long-term product vision.
  
  

Your Experience

• 7-10 years of professional programming experience, with at least 2 years focused on architecting and building complex iOS applications from scratch using Swift and Objective-C.
• Proven experience taking an app from concept to launch and scaling it successfully.
• Strong understanding of iOS development internals, multithreading, and mobile memory management.
• Experience leading technical projects and driving architectural decisions.
• Familiarity with API design, unit testing, and building maintainable codebases.
• Experience in open-source projects and collaborating with external developers.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with peer-to-peer or instant messaging systems and protocols.
• Prior involvement in open-source projects and public communication.
• An eye for design, ensuring pixel-perfect alignment and excellent user experiences.
  
  

About You

• You are passionate about decentralized technology and believe in an onchain future.
• You love to win and are fueled by solving hard problems.
• You are self-directed, see opportunities, and are inspired by challenges and helping solve them.
• You can reduce ambiguity and take action to unblock yourself independently.
• You thrive in a small team environment and focus on where you can have the greatest impact.
• You love to learn, embrace change, and are open to new ideas and feedback.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package: Base + Equity.
• Salary range between $230k-$265k base (depending on experience + location).
• Remote-first environment with semi-yearly gatherings to connect IRL.
• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in the US.
• Parental Leave.
• IT Equipment and WFH setup.
• Monthly Wellness and Lifestyle stipend.
• Personal assistant.
• Unlimited time off.