Staff Software Engineer, iOS at Daily Wire

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Daily Wire Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience (preferred)
  • 8+ years of experience building and shipping iOS applications at scale
  • Expert proficiency in Swift and familiarity with Objective-C
  • Strong understanding of iOS frameworks (SwiftUI, UIKit, etc.) and Apple ecosystem patterns
  • Experience with video streaming technologies (AVPlayer, HLS, DRM) and offline playback
  • Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and modern mobile networking stacks
  • Experience integrating analytics, push notifications, and in-app purchase frameworks
  • Proficiency with Xcode and CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
  • Exceptional problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineers

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance iOS applications that deliver exceptional user experiences
  • Optimize app performance, startup time, and memory usage for video playback and complex UI flows
  • Partner with product managers and designers to define feature requirements and success metrics
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to iOS engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement
  • Evaluate and adopt emerging iOS technologies and frameworks to improve developer velocity and app reliability
  • Build and rapidly iterate on features based on user feedback and data insights
  • Conduct code reviews, design discussions, and architecture planning to maintain high-quality, scalable solutions
  • Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, driving innovative solutions to enhance system performance and resilience
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending improvements to existing systems and processes

Skills

Swift
Objective-C
iOS frameworks
iOS architecture
video streaming
UI optimization
performance optimization
code review
mentoring

Daily Wire

Digital media company for conservative audiences

About Daily Wire

Daily Wire operates in the digital news and entertainment market, focusing on providing content for a conservative audience. The company offers news articles, opinion pieces, and entertainment through its website, dailywire.com, featuring various shows and podcasts that discuss current events, politics, and culture. Daily Wire generates revenue through advertising on its free content and subscription fees from its premium membership, "Daily Wire Insider," which grants access to ad-free content and exclusive articles. Unlike many mainstream media outlets, Daily Wire emphasizes conservative viewpoints, catering to an audience that feels underrepresented. The company's goal is to deliver content that resonates with conservative ideologies while diversifying its revenue through merchandise sales and partnerships.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$48.6MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Competition from conservative media outlets like Blaze Media and Newsmax is increasing.
Controversial content may lead to advertiser backlash and reduced revenue.
Legal challenges from perceived discriminatory content could pose financial risks.

Differentiation

Daily Wire offers a conservative slant on news, appealing to underrepresented audiences.
The company combines advertising and subscription services for diversified revenue streams.
Daily Wire's premium membership provides ad-free content and exclusive articles.

Upsides

Increased interest in conservative media boosts potential subscribers and advertisers for Daily Wire.
DailyWire+ platform launch could broaden audience and increase subscription revenue.
Daily Wire's influence as a watchdog enhances its reputation and credibility.

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