Product Engineer, Mobile (iOS)

As a Product Engineer, Mobile (iOS) at OBDeleven, you'll be responsible for shipping user-centered features quickly while collaborating closely with various teams. Your role includes developing prototypes, testing with users, and designing scalable codebases to enhance the product's adaptability. You’ll also take ownership of the technical direction within the experimentation team, ensuring alignment with our goals.

To qualify for the Product Engineer, Mobile (iOS) role at OBDeleven, you should have over 4 years of experience in native iOS application development, working knowledge of Swift, and at least one published mobile application. Additionally, experience in automated testing, and fluency in Lithuanian and English is required.

At OBDeleven, the Product Engineer, Mobile (iOS) role follows a hybrid work model allowing you to work 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely. This flexible setup enables you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing significantly to our innovative projects.

Product Engineers at OBDeleven utilize various tools to automate the non-product work such as infrastructure, integration, deployment, and testing. Experience with Kotlin for Android development and Nest.js for backend programming can also be advantageous.

OBDeleven provides a competitive salary range for its Product Engineer, Mobile (iOS) role, along with a yearly goal-based bonus, hybrid work flexibility, a learning budget, paid self-learning days, and generous benefits for your well-being, including family care days.

When approaching rapid feature development, I focus on understanding user needs first and foremost. I prioritize tasks, collaborate efficiently with cross-functional teams, and utilize agile methodologies to ensure we meet deadlines while iterating based on direct user feedback.

I've worked extensively with Swift, developing multiple apps that focus on usability and performance. My experience involves creating modular and scalable codebases and ensuring that best practices are followed throughout the development process.

I have implemented automated testing strategies in previous projects to increase code coverage and identify issues early in the development cycle. My familiarity with tools such as XCTest has enabled me to create robust tests that ensure the reliability of the applications I work on.

I consistently engage with users to gather feedback and insights. This allows me to empathize with their experiences and tailor my development work to meet their expectations, ensuring that I’m solving real problems through the features I develop.

In one instance, I faced a performance bottleneck that was affecting user experience. I analyzed the app's architecture, refactored the code, and optimized resource management, which resulted in a smoother performance and improved user satisfaction.

Maintaining a modular codebase requires disciplined coding practices, regular refactoring, comprehensive documentation, and adherence to design patterns that promote reusability and clear separation of concerns. This approach simplifies future updates and enhances collaboration.

I mentor junior engineers by providing ongoing feedback, conducting code reviews, and sharing knowledge through regular workshops. I encourage them to ask questions and take ownership of their learning, creating a supportive environment where they can thrive.

Effective collaboration with product managers and designers involves maintaining open communication, participating in brainstorming sessions, and ensuring that I'm aligned with project goals and user expectations. I value their insights as they enhance the development process.

I adopt an experimental mindset by creating prototypes and running A/B tests. This allows me to gather data regarding user interactions and preferences, enabling me to refine features before full deployment based on actual user behavior.

Contributing to open-source projects not only enhances my coding skills but also helps me stay updated with industry best practices and trends. It fosters collaboration, allows me to give back to the community, and promotes continuous learning and sharing of knowledge.