Senior Software Engineer, iOS - job 2 of 2

As a Senior Software Engineer, iOS at Toast, you'll experiment with new dining experiences directly, ship impactful code, and work collaboratively with a dedicated team of designers, product managers, and engineering peers to enhance our consumer app. Your role will also involve championing best practices in development and testing while ensuring high-quality deployments.

To succeed in the Senior Software Engineer, iOS role at Toast, candidates should possess over 5 years of experience in iOS development. Proficiency in modern app frameworks such as Swift, SwiftUI, and Combine is essential, alongside familiarity with agile mobile testing practices. Experience with building social features is a plus, as we aim to develop engaging consumer experiences.

Toast is committed to fostering personal and professional growth for its Senior Software Engineers, iOS by offering challenging projects that encourage skill enhancement and expertise. We believe that when our team members thrive, the company thrives, and thus provide very supportive environments to help nurture your development.

At Toast, we've cultivated a hybrid work model that values both in-person collaboration and individual flexibility. As a Senior Software Engineer, iOS, you'll enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with an inclusive team, balancing remote and on-site work while ensuring connection and teamwork prevail.

The base salary range for the Senior Software Engineer, iOS position at Toast is CAD $108,000 to $173,000, determined by skills and how they align with the job requirements. Along with competitive earnings, Toast also provides various benefits, equity, and bonuses so you can truly thrive while contributing to our mission.

When discussing your experience, include specific projects that highlight your use of Swift and SwiftUI. Talk about the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and how you ensured high-quality user experiences. Providing concrete examples can impress your interviewer.

Explain your familiarity with agile methodologies, how you adapt to changing requirements, and ways you communicate priorities with your team. Emphasize how you balance between individual task deadlines and team commitments.

Discuss your approach to mobile testing, including tools and frameworks you've used for unit testing, UI testing, and any automated testing processes. Highlight examples where your testing strategy significantly improved the app’s performance.

Share a specific project where teamwork was crucial. Describe how you coordinated with designers or product managers, focused on user needs, and how this collaboration led to a successful outcome.

Talk about coding standards, code reviews, and tools you use to maintain code quality. List practices like modularization and documentation that help ensure your code is maintainable and scalable.

Mention some resources you follow, such as developer blogs, podcasts, or conferences. Share your engagement in the iOS community and any personal projects where you’ve tried new technologies or frameworks.

Reflect on specific social features you've developed, the obstacles you encountered, and how you tackled them. Share both technical challenges and user experience considerations.

Outline a structured approach to building a new feature, from requirement gathering to design and implementation. Discuss how you would iterate based on feedback and ensure quality throughout the process.

Explain how you actively seek and incorporate user feedback into your development process. Share examples where user insights influenced design decisions.

Discuss your time management techniques, stress management strategies, and how you maintain quality even when under pressure. Providing examples can reinforce your points effectively.