Tech Lead Manager - iOS/macOS

About Us: 

We are establishing the first distributed Al infrastructure dedicated to personalized Al. The evolving needs of a data-driven society are demanding scalability and flexibility. We believe that the future of Al is distributed and enables real-time data processing at the edge, closer to where data is generated. We are building a future where a company's data and IP remains private and it's possible to bring large models directly to consumer hardware without removing information from the model. 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tech Lead Manager - iOS/macOS to lead our iOS engineering team. As a Team Lead, you will oversee the full development lifecycle of complex iOS projects, provide technical guidance, and set best practices to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to shape the product roadmap while mentoring and developing team members. If you are passionate about Swift development and leadership, we want to hear from you! 

Responsibilities: 

Technical Leadership 

• Oversee the full development lifecycle of complex iOS projects, from concept to release and maintenance. 


• Provide technical guidance to engineers, ensuring efficient design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. 


• Set and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural principles. Architecture & Design 


• Act as the primary engineering lead in initiatives and development. 


• Debug and review team members' code to ensure best practices. 


• Architect reusable software components and frameworks to ensure scalability, high performance, and maintainability. 


• Evaluate and implement new technologies and frameworks that align with project objectives.

Collaboration & Communication 

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including product managers, designers, and backend teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.


• Provide clear, concise, and actionable feedback to team members. 


• Represent the iOS engineering perspective in strategic discussions and influence the product roadmap. 

Mentorship & Team Development 

• Lead and mentor other Swift engineers, fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. 


• Conduct code reviews, pair programming sessions, and team workshops to raise technical proficiency. 

Quality & Performance 

• Implement and advocate for high-quality testing practices, including unit, integration, and UI tests. 


• Monitor and optimize app performance, reliability, and security. 


• Identify and resolve technical debt to maintain sustainable development velocity

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 


• 5+ years in iOS or macOS development. 


• Strong understanding of multithreading and memory management in iOS.


• Experience with Core ML and Metal for on-device machine learning. 


• Familiarity with Xcode, Instruments, and other iOS development tools. 


• Knowledge of iOS security best practices and privacy considerations. 


• Solid understanding of network protocols such as MQTT and WSS. 

Qualities: 

• Strong leadership skills. 


• Excellent communication skills. 


• Strong decision-making abilities. 


• Effective conflict resolution skills.

We at webAI are committed to living out the core values we have put in place as the foundation on which we operate as a team. We seek individuals who exemplify the following: 

• Truth - Emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision. 


• Ownership - Taking full responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients. 


• Tenacity - Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement. 


• Humility - Maintaining a respectful and learning-oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and contributions of others.

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. 


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package. 


• $200/mos Health and Wellness Stipend 


• $400/year Continuing Education Credit 


• Flexible work week 


• Free parking, for in-office employees 


• Unlimited PTO 


• Parental, Bereavement Leave 


• Supplemental Life Insurance 

webAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of webAI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.