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Backed by Union Square Ventures, a16z, Amex Ventures, Variant Fund, and other forward-thinking investors, Blackbird is out to revolutionize the restaurant industry.\nAbout Our Team:\nAt Blackbird, our values guide everything we do and our talent principles define the key traits we seek in our employees.\nWe have passion for our product - committed to our mission and instinctively think like and go the extra mile for our customers. We are elite performers - striving for excellence, going above and beyond to achieve exceptional results, and learning quickly with horsepower, drive, and grit. We make others better - taking initiative to elevate others, giving and receiving feedback, and championing a culture of growth. We hold one another accountable to living out our talent principles as we march together to achieving our mission.\nAbout the Job\nAt Blackbird, we're seeking a Senior iOS UI Engineer who expertly bridges the gap between design and engineering, creating seamless and polished user interfaces that resonate with our users. If you have a passion for transforming visionary designs into functional masterpieces, we invite you to apply.\nKey Responsibilities:\nCollaborate closely with UX/UI designers to refine and realize innovative user interface designs\n\nImplement dynamic and intuitive interfaces using Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, and the latest iOS technologies\n\nOptimize UI performance across all iOS devices\n\nEngage in the full lifecycle of software development, from concept to deployment, ensuring robust and scalable solutions\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nA strong portfolio showcasing a range of projects\n\nExperience shipping and maintaining at least one app on the App Store\n\nExpertise in Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, and Cocoa Touch\n\nExperience with Core Animation and Metal shaders\n\nA proven track record of delivering high-quality implementations that provide seamless user experiences\n\nA solid understanding of the principles of good design and its translation into coded design systems\n\nAn understanding of what makes good app architecture and how to maintain such architecture at scale\n\nExcellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with mobile payment solutions and digital wallets.\n\nStrong problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done.\n\nInterested in leveraging technology to revolutionize the dining experience through innovative payment solutions.\n\nExperience with or interest in blockchain technology and restaurants.\n\nPay Transparency Notice & Benefits\nDepending on your work location and experience the target annual salary for this position can range from: $180,000-$220,000 USD. Disclosure in accordance with New York City's Pay Transparency Law.\nFull time offers from Blackbird may also include stock options, benefits (including medical, dental, vision, flexible time off, 401(k)), and some not-so-standard, extra-fun perks (quarterly budget for Blackbird dining, anniversary travel, annual learning and development stipend) - subject to applicable taxes and based on eligibility.\nCommitment to Equal Opportunity\nBlackbird Labs is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Blackbird will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. 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