Software Engineer, iOS

iOS EngineerCape's platform gives customers end-to-end control of their digital identity, optimizing for resiliency, privacy, and security at every turn. We're transforming how customers sign up, use, and think about their mobile phones and the privacy implications associated with it. Customers are protected at every level of the communications stack – from the mobile device, through infrastructure, and to the core of the network itself.As an iOS Engineer at Cape, your mission is to build the definitive application for private mobile communication. The mobile application is the interface where users build trust with Cape and protect their digital lives. You will own the entire feature lifecycle—from architectural design to App Store launch—using Swift and SwiftUI to solve some of the hardest technical challenges in security and cryptography in order to secure personal information (PII), account data, and even voice & SMS traffic. In our tight-knit engineering team, you won't just build features; you will ship the product that makes our promise of privacy a reality.Your day-to-day will change, but everything you work on has a high impact. One day you could be pushing to deliver a new capability to prevent targeting of soldiers on the battlefield, the next you could be architecting a new system to prevent financial fraud via SIM swaps for everyday citizens.Here Are Some Ways You'll Make An ImpactTake ownership of the mobile product lifecycle, from conceptualization, through design & development, all the way to launch.Maintain high coding standards through the development of guidelines, active participation in code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing among your team.Champion the security, performance, and stability of our applications. You will implement and oversee robust testing, monitoring, and release processes to guarantee a seamless and trustworthy user experience.Actively improve user workflows by collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless experiences across product boundaries and a cohesive user experience.What We ValueProven ability to learn continuously, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision.Experience brainstorming and iterating with product designers.Ability to take a thoughtful, practical approach to problem-solving that considers tradeoffs and avoids over-engineering.Skill and comfort working in a constantly evolving environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users.Ability to work collaboratively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals and understand how technical decisions impact the people who will use what you're building.Understanding of cryptographic systems and how to design privacy conscious solutions.Ability to learn new technology and concepts, even without in-depth experience.Are You The Candidate We Are Looking For? (Requirements For The Role) You Have:4+ years of iOS software development experience.Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics or similar field.Proficiency in Swift and a strong foundational understanding of the iOS ecosystem (architecture, app lifecycle, etc.).Professional experience with SwiftUI is preferred, but a deep appreciation for building modern user interfaces is essential.Experience with Swift Concurrency (async/await) for building responsive, performant applications.Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to iterate quickly with teammates, incorporating feedback and holding a high bar for quality.Bonus Points: (Some Nice To Haves For This Role)Familiarity with frameworks like Combine or Core Data.Hands-on experience with the end-to-end App Store release process.Knowledge of cryptography, secure enclave, or cellular technologies (eSIM, 4G, 5G).We offer competitive compensation that is geo-adjusted based on your location, along with meaningful equity so you share in the value you help create. Salary range for this role in New York, New York is $180,000 - $235,000 depending on experience and interview performance.Our benefits include:401(k) match100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents12 weeks paid parental leave (for all parents, no waiting period)Stipends for Family-forming needsGender-affirming careUnlimited PTOOur Culture & ValuesWe hire excellent people, give them outsized responsibility, and trust them to execute. Every person at Cape has a proven track record of tackling hard problems and winning.We believe that personal privacy and national security are not at odds, and that they can be reconciled through strong technology.We believe companies exist to build awesome things and take care of the people who build them, so we offer top-tier healthcare, 401(k) matching, and a generous vacation policy that our team actually uses to recharge.We believe that a stronger company and a better product are built by people from all walks of life. We hire without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. If you are great at what you do, you belong here.How To ApplyClick the link below to apply.We reserve the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and without regard to disability or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.