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We partner with clients to build transformative digital products, modernize technology platforms, and apply emerging technologies-including artificial intelligence-to meaningful business challenges.\nOur teams work closely with clients from strategy through execution. We value curiosity, ownership, practical innovation, and people who are comfortable turning ambiguity into action.\nOur Digital Expertise\nTransformation Experts: We transform traditional business models into agile, AI-powered ecosystems.\nStrategic Visionaries: We navigate the uncharted waters of technological evolution.\nProduct Virtuosos: We orchestrate the creation of world-class digital solutions.\nCode Optimizers: We leverage AI to refine and perfect digital systems.\nOur Technological Toolkit\n Mobile & Web Development: (iOS, Android, React Native, React, Node.js)\n Voice-Activated Platforms: (Amazon Alexa, Google Home)\n Connected Ecosystems: (Cars and Homes)\n Streaming Platforms: (Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, tvOS)\nThe TribalScale Professional\nYou thrive in challenging environments where innovation is key. Your passion for technology is matched only by your drive to redefine its limits. You seek more than a job; you seek a calling-a chance to make a lasting impact on the digital landscape.\nAbout the Role\nTribalScale is seeking a talented iOS Engineer to join our growing engineering team and help build innovative, high-performing applications across Apple's ecosystem, including iOS and Apple tvOS. We're looking for an engineer with strong hands-on experience in native iOS development using Swift, along with experience developing or supporting applications for Apple TV. The ideal candidate is passionate about building seamless user experiences, understands the unique technical considerations of developing for Apple devices, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Bonus points if you're multi-stack, particularly with experience in React, React Native, Kotlin, or backend development.\nWhat You'll Do\nDesign, develop, test, and maintain high-quality native iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and/or UIKit.\n\nBuild and optimize applications for Apple TV using tvOS frameworks and development best practices.\n\nDevelop intuitive, responsive user interfaces optimized for both mobile devices and television screens.\n\nImplement and maintain media playback, navigation, and interactive features across Apple platforms.\n\nCollaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.\n\nIntegrate RESTful APIs and third-party services to support application functionality.\n\nWrite clean, maintainable, reusable, and testable code following engineering best practices.\n\nTroubleshoot and resolve application bugs, performance issues, and platform-specific challenges.\n\nParticipate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions.\n\nSupport application testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance through the Apple App Store.\n\nStay current with emerging Apple technologies and contribute to continuous improvements in engineering practices.\n\nWhat You Bring\n3-5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on native iOS development.\n\nStrong proficiency in Swift and Apple's development ecosystem.\n\nHands-on experience with SwiftUI and/or UIKit.\n\nExperience developing, maintaining, or supporting applications for Apple tvOS.\n\nFamiliarity with Xcode, iOS SDKs, and Apple's development tools.\n\nUnderstanding of tvOS-specific development considerations, including focus-based navigation, remote interactions, and television-based UI/UX.\n\nExperience integrating RESTful APIs and working with JSON.\n\nStrong understanding of mobile application architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices.\n\nExperience with application performance optimization, debugging, and testing.\n\nFamiliarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.\n\nExperience deploying applications through Apple's App Store ecosystem.\n\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.\n\nNice-to-Have Experience\nExperience building video streaming, entertainment, or media-focused applications.\n\nFamiliarity with AVKit, AVFoundation, and Apple's media playback frameworks.\n\nExperience with adaptive streaming technologies such as HLS.\n\nExperience with React or React Native.\n\nKnowledge of Kotlin and native Android development.\n\nExperience developing backend services using Node.js.\n\nFamiliarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.\n\nExperience integrating AI-powered features or Large Language Models (LLMs) into applications.\n\nFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment tools.\n\nPrevious experience working in consulting, client-facing, or Agile engineering environments.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\nBeyond technical expertise, we're looking for someone who:\nTakes ownership of their work and delivers high-quality solutions.\n\nEnjoys solving complex technical challenges and optimizing user experiences.\n\nCan navigate ambiguity and adapt to evolving project requirements.\n\nCommunicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nIs passionate about continuous learning, emerging technologies, and engineering innovation.\n\nWhy Join TribalScale?\nAt TribalScale, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful digital products, collaborate with talented engineers, and help organizations build innovative technology solutions.\nWe value curiosity, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a team that encourages creative problem-solving, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.\nReady to Build What's Next?\nIf you're passionate about native iOS development and have experience building applications for Apple TV, we'd love to hear from you.\nApply today and help us create exceptional digital experiences at TribalScale.\nWhy Choose TribalScale\nAt TribalScale, collaboration is at the heart of our innovative approach. We don't simply work for clients; we form partnerships, building transformative solutions that redefine what's possible. Our team, once at the forefront of the mobile revolution, now leads the charge in AI-driven innovation.\nWe empower each team member to be a catalyst for change, adhering to our principles of meritocracy, empowerment, and transparency. Diversity isn't just celebrated-it's fundamental to our strength. 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