iOS Engineering Manager

Versant • Englewood Cliffs, NJ

9d • $150,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.
As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.
VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.
Technical Leadership
· Lead architecture, design, and development efforts for high-scale, video-rich iOS applications
· Ensure the team delivers performant, secure, and maintainable Swift-based code leveraging frameworks like SwiftUI, UIKit, Combine
· Oversee deep integrations with video playback (HLS, DASH), personalization engines, and real-time APIs
· Drive consistency, scalability, and shared services across mobile platforms
· Collaborate with AI/ML and backend teams to embed personalized experiences within the iOS app
Team Management & Mentorship
· Manage, coach, and grow a team of iOS engineers—fostering ownership, creativity, and continuous improvement
· Lead technical reviews and support knowledge sharing through documentation and internal talks
· Promote a high bar for engineering excellence including automated testing, CI/CD, and observability
· Hire and onboard new engineers, helping them succeed in a fast-paced media environment
Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Work closely with Product, Design, UX Research, QA, Data, and Platform teams to shape and deliver user-first features
· Partner with the Design team to ensure platform consistency, brand alignment, and accessibility standards are upheld
· Translate business objectives into reliable technical solutions that scale across audiences and platforms
Delivery & Operational Excellence
· Own KPIs such as app performance, crash-free sessions, release cadence, and user engagement
· Implement monitoring, crash reporting, and proactive error handling practices
· Champion fast iteration without compromising quality—leading a high-trust team that delivers frequently
· Actively participate in incident triage and escalation for mobile issues in production

Requirements

• 7+ years of iOS development experience, with 2+ years managing or leading high-performing engineering teams
• Expert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and AVFoundation
• Proven experience building and maintaining iOS applications at scale, especially for video and content-driven platforms
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns, and secure data handling
• Deep experience with video streaming technologies, including HLS, DASH, and custom playback frameworks
• Familiarity with GraphQL or REST APIs, mobile analytics, feature flags, and experimentation frameworks
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools like Bitrise, Fastlane, and GitHub Actions
• Commitment to quality and performance through test automation, accessibility, and usability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a user- and product-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

• Experience building apps for high-traffic media or streaming brands
• Knowledge of privacy regulations and mobile compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA)
• Familiarity with personalization, content tagging, or ML-driven content systems
• Experience aligning with cross-platform engineering strategies and shared component libraries

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development efforts for high-scale, video-rich iOS applications
• Ensure the team delivers performant, secure, and maintainable Swift-based code leveraging frameworks like SwiftUI, UIKit, Combine
• Oversee deep integrations with video playback (HLS, DASH), personalization engines, and real-time APIs
• Drive consistency, scalability, and shared services across mobile platforms
• Collaborate with AI/ML and backend teams to embed personalized experiences within the iOS app
• Manage, coach, and grow a team of iOS engineers—fostering ownership, creativity, and continuous improvement
• Lead technical reviews and support knowledge sharing through documentation and internal talks
• Promote a high bar for engineering excellence including automated testing, CI/CD, and observability
• Hire and onboard new engineers, helping them succeed in a fast-paced media environment
• Work closely with Product, Design, UX Research, QA, Data, and Platform teams to shape and deliver user-first features
• Partner with the Design team to ensure platform consistency, brand alignment, and accessibility standards are upheld
• Translate business objectives into reliable technical solutions that scale across audiences and platforms
• Own KPIs such as app performance, crash-free sessions, release cadence, and user engagement
• Implement monitoring, crash reporting, and proactive error handling practices
• Champion fast iteration without compromising quality—leading a high-trust team that delivers frequently
• Actively participate in incident triage and escalation for mobile issues in production

Benefits

• Sweat it out – Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
• Eat up – Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
• Commute-friendly – Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees