Software Engineer, iOS

Pika

Job Summary

As an iOS Engineer at Pika, you will contribute to the development of next-generation iOS applications, ensuring seamless user experiences and high performance. You will collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to design and implement user-friendly features. You will write high-quality, maintainable Swift code, utilizing modern iOS frameworks and best practices. You will participate in technical decision-making to ensure scalability and reliability as the product evolves. Staying up-to-date with the latest iOS trends, frameworks, and tools will be important to continuously improve the app.

Must Have

  • 5+ years of professional experience building iOS applications
  • Strong proficiency in Swift and familiarity with the iOS ecosystem
  • Experience working on UI/UX with modern frameworks
  • Proven ability to contribute with design-consistency, functionality, and performance
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset

Good to Have

  • Experience with video or multimedia apps
  • Working with social media and creative apps
  • Knowledge of core animation, graphics, and media frameworks

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Equity in a fast-growing startup
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Supportive and collaborative office culture

Job Description

At Pika

At Pika, we are building groundbreaking tools for creators, empowering them to tell their stories with ease. With over $135M in funding and a passionate team, we’re on a mission to make video creation accessible to everyone. We're looking for an iOS Engineer to help scale our mobile efforts as we continue to grow and gain users.

Your Role

  • Contribute to the development of Pika’s next-generation iOS applications, delivering seamless user experiences and high performance.
  • Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to design and implement features that delight users.
  • Write high-quality, maintainable Swift code, leveraging modern iOS frameworks and best practices.
  • Help shape technical decisions, ensuring scalability and reliability as the product evolves.
  • Stay up to date with the latest iOS trends, frameworks, and tools to continuously improve our app.

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of professional experience building and shipping consumer-facing iOS applications.
  • Strong proficiency in Swift and familiarity with the iOS ecosystem, including SwiftUI.
  • Experience working on UI/UX with modern frameworks and a keen eye for detail.
  • Proven ability  efficiently and effectively contribute with high levels of design-consistency, functionality, and performance.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with video or multimedia apps is a strong plus.
  • Working with social media and creative apps is a plus.
  • Knowledge of core animation, graphics, and media frameworks.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary: $175,000–$250,000, depending on experience and location.
  • Equity in a fast-growing startup shaping the future of video creation.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • A supportive and collaborative office culture— we’re all building and launching together.

2 Skills Required For This Role

Video Editing Swift

Similar Jobs