Lead iOS Software Engineer

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Block Full time
Job Overview

Company Overview:
Block is a collective of diverse teams, all driven by a shared mission of economic empowerment. Our foundational teams — including People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, and Platform Infrastructure Engineering — collaborate across various business units globally, providing essential support and guidance. Each challenge we face opens up new opportunities, and we value diverse perspectives to navigate them. Bring your unique insights to Block.

Role Summary:

The iOS Developer Experience team is responsible for creating the necessary infrastructure and tools that ensure the efficiency and speed of Block's iOS development at scale. This team acts as a significant force multiplier, enhancing the developer experience for all iOS engineers at Block. Our primary focus is on optimizing both the local Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Continuous Integration (CI) processes within our extensive and modularized monorepo codebase. Your contributions will include enhancing our CI pipelines, working within our Bazel-based infrastructure, and developing local iOS-specific tools.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Enhance the speed and efficiency of the iOS developer experience using Bazel.
  • Boost the productivity of our iOS engineers in developing, testing, and delivering applications to our users.
  • Identify and resolve performance issues within the iOS development workflow.
  • Improve the performance and usability of our build tools.
  • Assist in defining the team's scope and priorities by identifying opportunities to minimize build times, simplify systems, and enhance the developer experience.
  • Ensure the successful execution of team projects, achieving measurable outcomes.
Qualifications:

Required:

  • A strong enthusiasm for improving the development speed of fellow engineers and enhancing their overall experience.
  • Proven experience leading initiatives that enhance developer productivity.
  • Familiarity with build and CI tools such as Jenkins, BuildKite, and fastlane.
  • Solid software engineering expertise with the capability to provide technical mentorship.

Preferred:

  • Experience with Bazel, Blaze, or Buck build systems.
  • Knowledge of reverse engineering Xcode, macOS, or iOS applications.
  • Proficiency in iOS/Mac development languages (Swift, Objective-C) and related tools (xcodebuild, clang, swift, ld, actool, ibtool, and codesign).
  • Familiarity with Starlark, Python, and Ruby.
Additional Information:

Block adopts a market-based approach to compensation, which may vary based on your location. The starting salary for successful candidates will be influenced by job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions. Our compensation ranges are subject to future adjustments.

Employee Benefits:
Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance)
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement Plans with company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Wellness initiatives, including mental health resources and financial planning
  • Paid parental and caregiving leave
  • Generous paid time off policies
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Block is committed to fostering an inclusive economy where everyone has equal access to opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to evaluate all employees and applicants consistently, without bias. We believe in fairness and are dedicated to providing an inclusive interview experience, including reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with applicable laws. Due to the nature of this role, a criminal background check will be conducted following a contingent offer of employment.



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