Senior Software Engineer - iOS & Backend

As a Senior Software Engineer - iOS & Backend at Calm, your main responsibilities include developing new features for the iOS app, ensuring high-quality performance and user engagement, owning technical projects from inception to release, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing app performance through code refinements and debugging.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer - iOS & Backend position at Calm, candidates should have over 5 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years specializing in iOS/Swift development. Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, and backend technologies like Node.js or Python is essential, along with experience in CI/CD pipelines.

A Senior Software Engineer - iOS & Backend at Calm will work with a range of technologies including Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, REST APIs, RealmSwift, MVVM architecture, and CI/CD tools like CircleCI and GitHub Actions, among others, to build innovative mobile applications.

Success in the Senior Software Engineer - iOS & Backend role at Calm hinges on strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building intuitive mobile experiences. Being a collaborative team player while effectively driving projects independently is also crucial.

While the Senior Software Engineer - iOS & Backend role is based in New City, New York, Calm values flexibility. Check with the hiring team for specific details regarding remote work options.

Absolutely! When preparing for your interview as a Senior Software Engineer - iOS & Backend at Calm, focus on specific projects you've completed using Swift. Highlight challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and any performance enhancements you achieved.

During your interview, discuss best practices you prioritize for code optimization, such as following design patterns, conducting code reviews, and using tools for performance monitoring. Emphasize your commitment to writing clean, efficient code.

Be ready to explain MVVM architecture by discussing how it separates the user interface from the business logic. Share examples where you implemented MVVM, detailing how it contributed to improved testability and maintainability of your applications.

In your response, provide specific examples of successful collaborations with designers, product managers, and other developers. Highlight your communication skills and any tools or strategies you've employed to ensure alignment on project goals.

Prepare to share a specific example of a technical challenge you faced, detailing the problem, your thought process in analyzing it, the solution you implemented, and any positive outcomes resulting from your approach.

Emphasize the importance of both unit and integration testing in your development process. Describe how you ensure the stability and quality of your iOS app through rigorous testing practices and tools.

Show your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning specific resources you frequently consult, such as blogs, online courses, or community forums related to iOS development to keep your skills fresh.

Discuss your hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, like CircleCI, focusing on how these practices have improved the efficiency of your development and deployment processes.

Articulate your alignment with Calm’s mission to promote mental health and how your values resonate with their goals. Share how you envision contributing to the company’s success while helping millions lead happier lives.

Explain your approach to prioritizing tasks by considering user needs, business goals, and resource availability. Describe any frameworks or tools you use to evaluate priorities effectively.