iOS Lead
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Job description
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced iOS Principal Engineer with a strong technical background and expertise in building high-performance video streaming applications for iOS Mobile and Apple TV platforms. As a technical leader, you will take ownership of designing and developing scalable, user-centric applications while mentoring team members and driving technical excellence.
Responsibilities
Design & Development
- Architect and develop advanced video streaming applications for iOS Mobile and Apple TV platforms.
- Write clean, modular, and maintainable code in Swift, following best practices.
- Optimize app performance for responsiveness, scalability, and resource efficiency.
Technical Leadership
- Lead the design and implementation of complex features, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with project goals.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure best practices in coding, architecture, and security.
- Stay updated with the latest iOS technologies and video streaming advancements, integrating them into projects where applicable.
Collaboration
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Collaborate with QA to ensure that delivered features meet functional and non-functional requirements.
Video Streaming Expertise
- Implement and optimize video streaming technologies such as HLS, DASH, and DRM.
- Integrate and customize video playback frameworks like AVFoundation and third-party players.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to playback, buffering, and content delivery.
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and workshops to elevate the team’s technical skills.
Release Management
- Collaborate on release planning and ensure smooth deployment cycles.
- Support the team during critical deadlines, providing solutions to unblock progress.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of iOS frameworks
- Exceptional coding skills in Swift
- Hands-on experience with video streaming technologies
- Ability to lead and mentor a team
Nice to Have
- Experience with HLS, DASH, and DRM
- Familiarity with AVFoundation and third-party video playback frameworks
We Offer
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Professional growth and development opportunities
About the Company
At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers, and pioneers. If you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We're using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionize the industry and we're not going to stop.
DAZN VALUES – THE ‘HOW’ IN WHAT WE DO:
- Agility and creativity fuel growth and innovation, to Make It Happen.
- Prioritising what matters drives progress and positive outcomes, Focusing On Impact.
- Collective ambition builds optimism and success, in order to Win As One.
At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. This means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities, and abilities.
If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.
Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Sports Entertainment
About the Company DAZN is a global company dedicated to transforming the way the world consumes sports entertainment. They focus on bringing fans closer to their passion through the best technologies available. The company operates as a global community where every opinion and idea can make a difference, emphasizing team spirit and collective ambition to achieve what others might consider impossible. Products, Services & Tech Stack Core Solutions Sports Streaming: DAZN provides streaming services for various sports events, bringing them directly to fans. Technologies & Frameworks Platforms: The company utilizes various platforms to deliver its services, although specific platforms are not detailed in the provided information. Project Scope & Target Clients Client Base Global Sports Fans: DAZN serves a wide range of sports fans globally, providing them with access to live sports events. Engineering Scale Global Operations: DAZN operates on a global scale, with teams and projects spanning multiple countries including the United Kingdom, India, Japan, Germany, the United States, Italy, Spain, Israel, and more. The engineering projects vary in scope and complexity, reflecting the company's global presence and diverse operational needs.