Senior iOS Developer

Job Description

This role is for an iOS engineer within the Life360 team.This person will be an integral part of the core of our applications as they will be required to become experts in areas ranging from background collection services to our highly visible mapping features. As a member of the team it is expected that you will be highly involved in architecting, designing, and leading development of the next generation of our systems and features.
The Canada-based salary range for this position is 145,000 to 199,500 CAD. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining final salary- therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity.
What You’ll Do

Work with a cross-functional team and collaborate closely with design, back-end engineering, marketing, data science, and product.
Design and maintain robust frameworks for iOS using tools such as XCTest, XCUITest, or other relevant frameworks.
Build out the future of the Life360 connected devices experience
Roadmap innovative features to bring families closer together through contextual awareness, improved geolocation, and better communication

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Strong debugging skills

Many problems in the sensor frameworks require understanding hard-to-pinpoint and non-reproducible problems.
Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs to improve application performance and responsiveness.


Problem-solving

We will be solving problems that do not have clear solutions with limited resources available online.


Architecture mindset

Will be spending equally as much time designing and prototyping as writing production code
Strong understanding of software architecture principles and experience in making codebases more testable


Strong understanding of the iOS ecosystem

Expert knowledge of Swift and familiarity with iOS frameworks and APIs.
Design, build, and maintain advanced applications for the iOS platform with a focus on location-based services


Adaptable and able to pick up new concepts
Drive to level up

Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers to promote best practices and improve code quality.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to define, design, and ship new features and test strategies.


A Passion for quality

We want someone who will take the craftsmanship of their work seriously and strive to improve the areas they work in continually.
Pioneer new test strategies via automation to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our testing processes.
Proven experience in developing and implementing automated test strategies


Strong communication

Will communicate with multiple teams, including both systems and product teams
At times, may need to communicate with external partners


Being proficient in building and rolling out experiments

Bonus

Familiarity with Bluetooth stack
Familiarity with location and other sensors
Familiarity with background running tasks/services on iOS
Familiarity with networking and persistence technologies
Familiarity with reactive programming, RxSwift, or combine
Familiarity with developing highly polished user interfaces and animations
Familiarity with all levels of automated testing

Our Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees). We offer supplemental medical and dental plans for Canadian employees.
RRSP plan with DPSP company matching program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness.
Flexible PTO and 12 company-wide days off throughout the year
Learning & Development programs
Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle

Life360 Values
Our company’s mission-driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference.

Be a Good Person – We have a team of people with high integrity who you can trust.
Be Direct With Respect – We communicate directly, even when it’s hard.
Members Before Metrics – We focus on building an exceptional experience for families.
High-Intensity High Impact – We do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any legally protected status.  
We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences creates a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications below, you should still seriously consider applying!