Staff Software Engineer, iOS

As a Staff Software Engineer, iOS at MyFitnessPal, your primary responsibilities include overseeing the lifecycle of Premium subscriptions, driving data analysis to understand subscriber behavior, and innovating on Premium feature development. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges, coach fellow engineers, and implement top-notch technical solutions that enhance user experience.

To be successful as a Staff Software Engineer, iOS at MyFitnessPal, applicants should have 7+ years of software engineering experience, mastery of Objective-C and Swift, and extensive experience with iOS app building frameworks. Familiarity with multithreaded programming, unit tests, and architectural patterns is also essential. Bonus points for experience in payment infrastructure or migrating legacy codebases!

The TOTS Team plays a critical role at MyFitnessPal by managing the core aspects of Premium subscriptions which directly impact revenue growth. As a Staff Software Engineer, iOS, your contributions will ensure that users receive a world-class experience through effective subscription management and innovative features that resonate with the audience.

In this role, you will encounter challenges such as building robust subscription management systems, optimizing performance, and developing high-quality features for the iOS application. You will also focus on leveraging data insights to improve features and user engagement, ensuring the app not only meets but exceeds customer expectations.

MyFitnessPal offers an extensive benefits package, including competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare, flexible time-off policies, wellness initiatives, a mentorship program, and family-friendly support. Employees are also encouraged to give back to their communities through paid volunteer days, ensuring a well-rounded approach to work-life balance.

Highlight your journey with both programming languages, citing specific projects or apps you've developed. Discuss your proficiency in Swift as the modern standard for iOS development while also acknowledging how Objective-C has contributed to your foundational knowledge.

Use the STAR method—Situation, Task, Action, Result—to frame your answer. Be specific about the challenge, your thought process in addressing it, and the positive outcome that followed as a result of your intervention.

Discuss the importance of open communication and understanding different perspectives. Provide examples from past roles where you successfully collaborated with other departments to achieve shared goals, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in software development.

Describe the methodologies you have used for unit testing in your previous projects, including specific tools or frameworks you've embraced. Explain how implementing testing has improved your development cycle and enhanced code reliability.

Talk about your strategies for task prioritization, such as assessing deadlines, project impact, and resource availability. Mention any tools you use to manage your workflow effectively.

Discuss your knowledge of subscription models on iOS, including in-app purchases, payment processing, and how to provide a seamless user experience for premium features. Include any related analytics you've performed.

Share your insights into current trends such as SwiftUI adoption, augmented reality, or the integration of machine learning. Explain how these technologies could enhance the iOS user experience.

Highlight the importance of constructive feedback in career development. Provide examples of how you effectively gave or received feedback in past collaborative efforts and how it positively impacted the team dynamics.

Share specific tools and processes you have used or implemented to streamline the build and release pipeline. Explain the benefits of automation in reducing errors and increasing efficiency in app publication.

Showcase a specific project where you simplified a complex problem. Use the STAR approach to detail how your solution not only addressed the problem but also added value to users or the business.