iOS Principal Engineer (Lead Engineer)
DAZN
about 1 year ago
Hyderābād, India
Staff+
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop advanced video streaming applications for iOS Mobile and Apple TV platforms.
- Write clean, modular, and maintainable code in Swift, following best practices.
- Optimize app performance for responsiveness, scalability, and resource efficiency.
- Lead the design and implementation of complex features, ensuring technical feasibility.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure best practices in coding, architecture, and security.
- Stay updated with the latest iOS technologies and video streaming advancements.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend teams to translate business requirements.
- Collaborate with QA to ensure that delivered features meet functional and non-functional requirements.
- Implement and optimize video streaming technologies such as HLS, DASH, and DRM.
- Integrate and customize video playback frameworks like AVFoundation and third-party players.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to playback, buffering, and content delivery.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and workshops to elevate the team’s technical skills.
- Collaborate on release planning and ensure smooth deployment cycles.
- Support the team during critical deadlines, providing solutions to unblock progress.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
- 8 to 12 years of experience in iOS development, focusing on video streaming applications.
- Proven experience delivering high-quality apps for iOS Mobile and Apple TV.
- Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C.
- Strong understanding of iOS frameworks like UIKit, SwiftUI, and Core Data.
- Deep knowledge of AVFoundation, HLS, DRM, and adaptive streaming technologies.
- Experience with API integration using REST or GraphQL.
- Expertise in optimizing video playback performance and troubleshooting streaming-related issues.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks for iOS.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and thrive under tight deadlines.
- Experience with tvOS development and Apple TV-specific design guidelines.
- Familiarity with third-party video SDKs and analytics tools.
- Exposure to Agile development methodologies.
- Flexibility to stretch working hours as needed to meet release timelines.
- Strong documentation skills with attention to detail.
Tech Stack
GraphQLiOSObjective-CSwiftSwiftUI
Categories
Mobile