iOS Engineering Manager, CNBC
About The Position
VERSANT is seeking an iOS Engineering Manager for CNBC to lead architecture, design, and development efforts for high-scale, video-rich iOS applications. This role involves ensuring the team delivers performant, secure, and maintainable Swift-based code, overseeing deep integrations with video playback and personalization engines, and driving consistency across mobile platforms. The manager will also collaborate with AI/ML and backend teams to embed personalized experiences. In addition to technical leadership, the role includes managing, coaching, and growing a team of iOS engineers, fostering ownership and continuous improvement. Responsibilities also encompass leading technical reviews, promoting engineering excellence through automated testing, CI/CD, and observability, and hiring/onboarding new engineers. The position requires cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, UX Research, QA, Data, and Platform teams to deliver user-first features and translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions. Operational excellence is key, with ownership of KPIs such as app performance, crash-free sessions, and user engagement. The role involves implementing monitoring and error handling practices, championing fast iteration without compromising quality, and actively participating in incident triage for mobile issues.
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
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
- Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City
- Variety of other discounts and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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