Senior Software Development Engineer iOS

1 Month ago โ€ข 3 Years + โ€ข Mobile Development

Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior SDE iOS to build and scale the mobile foundation for a next-generation real-money gaming platform with global ambitions. In this role, you will be responsible for owning performance, scale, and user experience, defining how millions of users engage with the Hike Gaming Nation. You will write performant UI and scalable backend interfaces using Swift and modern iOS frameworks, own features end-to-end from design to production monitoring, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Additionally, you will optimize app performance, instrument and monitor crash analytics, contribute to CI/CD pipelines and test coverage, mentor junior engineers, and explore emerging Apple frameworks and AI integrations.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of iOS development experience
  • Strong expertise in Swift
  • Deep understanding of iOS internals
  • Experience shipping complex apps
  • Ability to write clean, modular, testable code
  • Comfortable with system-level design discussions
  • Worked with cross-functional teams
Good to have:
  • Exposure to gaming, fintech, or real-time systems
  • Experience using AI tools
  • Contributing to open-source projects
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Exciting global exposure
  • Chance to be part of something transformative

Job Details

Why does your role matter? ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

Imagine building an app that feels buttery smooth, never lags, loads instantly, and feels so intuitive that users forget they're even using an app. Now imagine you're the architect behind that experience. As Sr. SDE โ€“ iOS, you're not just writing code โ€” you're setting the mobile foundation for a next-gen real-money gaming platform with global ambitions.

This role is about owning performance, scale, and experience, and rewriting the rules of what mobile gaming apps can do. Youโ€™ll define how millions of users across India and the globe engage with the Hike Gaming Nation

Wanna Hike? / Introduction ๐Ÿ“–

At Hike, weโ€™re building the Hike Gaming Nation ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ“ฒ๐Ÿ’ฐ

We're taking gaming, one of the fastest-growing segments of the entertainment industry, and converting it into a brand-new source of economic opportunity. We're building a new kind of game economy where players can play, earn & grow.

Hike Code ๐Ÿ“ (Our Core Cultural Values)

The Hike Code is our value system. Itโ€™s how we think, operate and evaluate performance. We have 9 core values:

  • Top Talent in Every Role โ†’ A quest for greatness with shared values ๐Ÿง 
  • Owner not a Renter โ†’ Proactive & radically responsible. Everyone is an owner ๐Ÿค
  • Pro-Sports Team โ†’ Strength-based, results-driven with a team-first mindset โšฝ
  • Customer Obsession โ†’ We exist to delight our customers ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
  • Think Deeply & Exercise Good Judgement โ†’ Simplify with clarity and data ๐Ÿ“Š
  • Build & Make Magic โ†’ Courage to explore the unknown ๐Ÿ™€
  • Be Insatiably Curious & Keep Improving โ†’ Learn fast, grow faster ๐Ÿ”
  • Move Fast & Be Dynamic โ†’ Ruthless prioritization and high speed โšก
  • Dream Big, Be Bold & Think Long Term โ†’ Climb big mountains ๐Ÿš€

Here are the skills & experience we are looking for.. โš™๏ธ

  • 3+ years of iOS development experience with strong expertise in Swift.
  • Deep understanding of iOS internals โ€“ UI layout and rendering, multi-threading, memory management, and performance tuning.
  • Experience shipping and scaling complex apps (preferably high DAU/MAU consumer products)
  • Ability to write clean, modular, testable code and navigate large codebases
  • Comfortable having system-level design discussions involving caching, offline support, concurrency, and scalable UI frameworks.
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams โ€“ design, product, backend, QA โ€“ in high-paced, high-growth environments.
  • Bonus: Exposure to gaming, fintech, or real-time systems
  • Bonus: Experience using AI tools or contributing to open-source projects

How youโ€™ll make the magic happen.. ๐Ÿ”จโœจ

  • Build features that are snappy, reliable, and scalable
  • Write performant UI and scalable backend interfaces using Swift, modern iOS frameworks, and Apple best practices
  • Own features end-to-end โ€” from design to testing to monitoring in production
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on goals, scope, and timelines
  • Optimize app load time, memory usage, and battery performance
  • Instrument and monitor crash analytics and performance metrics
  • Contribute to improving CI/CD pipelines, test coverage, and release quality
  • Participate in code reviews, RFC discussions, and internal tech forums
  • Mentor junior engineers and help elevate code quality and standards
  • Share learnings, contribute to the team's knowledge base, and level up the team
  • Stay curious โ€” explore emerging Apple frameworks and AI integrations to level up productivity

๐Ÿ’ฐ Benefits โ†’ At Hike, we offer competitive compensation, exciting global exposure, and a chance to be part of something truly transformative. Learn more at work.hike.in.

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About The Company

At Hike, weโ€™re building the Rush Gaming Universe. We're taking gaming, one of the fastest-growing segments of entertainment in India, and converting it into a brand new source of economic opportunity. We're building a new kind of game economy where players can play, earn & grow and become true owners in the very networks that they help create. Hikeโ€™s latest round of funding came in August 2021, where we raised capital from the worldโ€™s best product innovators & investors. The round was led by Justin Mateen (Co-Founder, Tinder). Rajeev Misra (CEO, SoftBank Vision Fund), Sean Rad (Co-Founder, Tinder), Arjun Sethi (Co-Founder & Partner, Tribe Capital), Bhavin Turakhia (Co-Founder, Zeta & Titan), Kunal Shah (Founder, Cred), Binny Bansal (Co-Founder, Flipkart), Aditya Agarwal (Partner in Residence, South Park Commons), Kunal Bahl (Co-Founder & CEO, Snapdeal) & Rohit Kumar Bansal (Co-Founder, Snapdeal), also participated in the round.
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