Staff Software Engineer, iOS - Search and AI Mobile at Slack

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Software, AI, CRMIndustries

Requirements

At least 7+ years of mobile engineering experience with an emphasis on technical leadership in medium to large teams
Related technical degree required
Demonstrated track record of spotting issues in complex codebases and transforming them into successful, high-impact projects
Extensive understanding of iOS framework components and their respective lifecycles
Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and programming languages
Experience working closely with product teams, designers, and other developers to create a truly delightful mobile experience
Current and detailed knowledge of the capabilities of different iOS API levels
Experience developing highly performant Swift/Objective-C code and view layouts and the ability to diagnose performance bottlenecks
Familiarity with the iOS tool ecosystem for development, testing, debugging, and performance benchmarking
Excellent understanding of best practices for concurrency and threading

Responsibilities

Shape the technical direction, making tradeoffs between performance and features, and deciding what gets built next based on user impact
Lead the Search and AI mobile efforts, owning the roadmap and technical strategy for high-impact user journeys
Reimagine AI and Search for mobile, leveraging mobile-specific capabilities like notifications, location, and device sensors to build context-aware experiences
Mentor engineers passionate about mobile-first thinking
Partner closely with Product and Design
Craft efficient, performant, and delightful user experiences with an eye for iOS design and attention to detail
Build for the long term using patterns and structures that allow for maximum flexibility in a constantly evolving product

Skills

iOS

Swift

Objective-C

Mobile Development

Notifications

Location Services

Device Sensors

Mentoring

Slack

Collaboration platform for team communication

About Slack

Slack is a collaboration platform that helps teams communicate and work together more effectively. It provides tools for messaging, file sharing, and connecting with other applications, which allows users to streamline their workflows. Teams can create channels for different topics, send direct messages, and share documents all in one place. Slack also allows developers to build custom integrations using its APIs, which means users can automate tasks and enhance their experience with various third-party applications. Unlike many competitors, Slack offers a free version with limited features, making it easier for new users to try the platform before committing to a paid subscription. The goal of Slack is to improve productivity and communication within organizations of all sizes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$1,416.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Time off to rest, recharge and volunteer

Exceptional health-care coverage

Holistic programs for well-being, family planning and more

Risks

Microsoft Teams' rapid expansion threatens Slack's market share.

Economic downturns may lead to budget cuts affecting Slack's subscription revenue.

Privacy regulations like GDPR could impose additional compliance costs on Slack.

Differentiation

Slack offers a comprehensive suite of tools for seamless team collaboration.

The platform's Workflow Builder enables no-code automation for users with varying expertise.

Slack's robust security measures make it a trusted choice for enterprise communication.

Upsides

Increased demand for remote work tools boosts Slack's user adoption.

Slack Fund III invests $100M in startups, enhancing its ecosystem and future growth.

The trend towards platform unification benefits Slack's comprehensive suite of tools.

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