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Principal iOS Mobile Developer (Swift)

Dev Technology
Location
Reston, Virginia
Posted
16 days ago
Department
CE-ICE
Salary
$100,000 - $160,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years shipping production iOS apps in Swift
  • Direct experience with AVAudioEngine or AudioUnit at the hardware callback level
  • Track record integrating ML or signal-processing frameworks into iOS apps (Core ML, ONNX, TensorFlow Lite, or similar)
  • Proficiency managing memory and performance on constrained devices using Instruments
  • Experience with background URLSession and resilient download/upload systems
  • Comfort with protocol-oriented architecture, multi-module Swift packages, and testable service layers
Nice to have
  • FISMA experience
What the job really is

As a Principal iOS Mobile Developer, you will be responsible for building a real-time speech translation app that operates entirely on-device. Your role will involve managing the iOS application's architecture, integrating machine learning models, and ensuring efficient audio processing and background model delivery, all while adhering to federal compliance standards.

Benefits
  • Generous and flexible time-off policy
  • Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
  • Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
  • Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
  • 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
  • Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond iOS and Swift
  • Federal compliance environment may involve additional scrutiny and requirements
  • Salary range provided is broad and not guaranteed, based on multiple factors
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