Software Architect - Mobile

Air Apps

$130K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of mobile development experience with a focus on architecture
  • Deep expertise in iOS development using Swift, with Objective-C as a plus
  • Strong understanding of UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, and modern iOS frameworks
  • Experience with app performance optimization and modularization
  • Familiarity with Android development (Kotlin/Java) is a strong plus
  • Knowledge of mobile CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to varied audiences

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the mobile architecture strategy for scalability
  • Focus on iOS architecture and maintain knowledge of Android frameworks
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align architectural decisions with product goals
  • Establish coding standards, design patterns, and performance guidelines
  • Lead architectural reviews and guide scaling of mobile applications
  • Design reusable APIs, SDKs, and modular components
  • Partner with backend teams for seamless app-service integration
  • Mentor mobile engineers to elevate team technical proficiency

Benefits

  • Apple hardware ecosystem for work
  • Annual Bonus
  • Medical Insurance (including vision & dental)
  • Disability insurance - short and long-term
  • 401k up to 4% contribution
  • Air Conference for team collaboration and growth
  • Transportation budget
Full Job Description
The Role

As a Mobile Software Architect at Air Apps, you will take the lead in designing scalable and performant mobile architecture for our suite of applications - primarily focused on iOS, with cross-functional knowledge of Android development considered a plus.

You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to craft elegant and efficient solutions that support millions of users globally. This is a strategic and technical leadership role where your decisions will influence the long-term evolution of our mobile ecosystem.

Responsibilities
  • Define and lead the mobile architecture strategy, ensuring a scalable and maintainable foundation across projects.
  • Focus primarily on iOS architecture, libraries, and platform-specific patterns, while maintaining an understanding of Android frameworks.
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to ensure architectural decisions align with product goals and user experience.
  • Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and performance guidelines.
  • Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on refactoring and scaling existing mobile applications.
  • Design APIs, SDKs, and modular components that can be reused across teams.
  • Guide decisions around third-party libraries, mobile tooling, and build/deployment pipelines.
  • Partner with backend and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration between mobile apps and services.
  • Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in mobile architecture, performance, and security.
  • Mentor mobile engineers and help elevate the team's technical proficiency.


Requirements
  • Around 6+ years of experience in mobile development with a strong architectural mindset.
  • Deep expertise in iOS development using Swift (Objective-C knowledge is a plus).
  • Solid understanding of UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, and other modern iOS frameworks.
  • Experience with app performance optimization, modularization, and offline-first strategies.
  • Familiarity with Android development (Kotlin/Java) is a strong plus.
  • Experience integrating with APIs, handling mobile data storage, caching, and background tasks.
  • Strong knowledge of App Store submission, mobile security, and compliance guidelines.
  • Experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and deployment automation.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
  • Passion for clean code, design patterns (MVVM, VIPER, etc.), and scalable architecture.


What benefits are we offering?
  • Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
  • Annual Bonus.
  • Medical Insurance (including vision & dental).
  • Disability insurance - short and long-term.
  • 401k up to 4% contribution.
  • Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
  • Transportation budget
  • Free meals at the hub
  • Gym membership
Application Disclaimer

At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.

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