ios engineer lead- ST, Seattle WA at Starbucks

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

iOS Development, Accessibility, Software Engineering, Mobile Applications, Team Leadership, Mentoring, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, Unit Testing, UI Automation, Core Location, Git, XCode, Architectural Patterns, Reactive Programming, App Performance

Industry

Retail

Description

Now Brewing - iOS Engineers! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. The Starbucks iOS application is used by more than 25 million users every month and the iOS engineering team is growing and innovating quickly to deliver the best possible and inclusive experience to our users. Come join the Starbucks iOS engineering team and help evolve mobile engineering at one of the world's most successful digital rewards and loyalty platforms. If you are driven by innovation, purpose-driven work, technical challenges and want to be a part of some amazing, industry-leading work come join us. As a lead iOS engineer on the team, you will be responsible for driving successful delivery of your work, utilizing your passion and in-depth knowledge of iOS accessibility to improve client components, identifying then subsequently helping to drive efforts to mature team practices and improve the native digital platform. This role requires an effective technical collaborator who has core iOS development expertise and has built and deployed apps to the Apple App Store. As a lead engineer, you will lead the assessment of new projects and features for feasibility, write code for the latest features and important bug fixes, champion accessibility, and lead the test and release of those features to the public. As a lead engineer, you will Build, iterate, and enhance the Starbucks iOS application Champion accessibility Lead the ongoing improvement of architecture and code reviews Optimize existing code for maintainability and testability Improve app quality with the development of unit and automated UI tests Mature, evolve and lead team testing practice and philosophy Lead vision/strategy and patterns/practices exercises with the team Mentor for other partners / lead by example Take active role in interviewing and helping to grow the team Advise on and help shape technical requirements on various initiatives Thrive in ambiguity, balancing multiple priorities, contexts and fluid requirements in support of shared goals for the team, organization, and business. We'd love to hear from people with: Extensive software engineering experience and expertise with the iOS platform and Apple ecosystem 6+ years of professional experience developing consumer-facing iOS mobile applications 7+ years of software development experience Experience leading engineering teams and setting team standards and practices, particularly around engineering fundamentals, architecture patterns, testing methodologies, and quality. Experience mentoring others and fostering an environment of support and shared growth Advanced proficiency with multiple common modern mobile architectural patterns (VIPER, MVVM, MVP) and reactive programming Extensive experience in integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, push notifications and multi-threaded applications Knowledge of accessibility standards: WCAG, Section 508. Knowledge of International laws is a plus Familiarity using Apple's accessibility features (Voiceover, Switch Control) Experience with Core Location services Extensive experience writing integration and unit tests, including UI automation and dependency mocking Strong Git experience Experience with XCode profiling tools to identify and improve app performance Passion for creating accessible (a11y) products that everyone can use. A CPACC or WAS certification is preferred, but not required As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P. ), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com. If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week. Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today! Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.

Responsibilities

As a lead iOS engineer, you will drive the successful delivery of your work and improve client components with a focus on accessibility. You will also lead the assessment of new projects, write code for features and bug fixes, and mentor other team members.