Senior iOS​/Swift Engineer

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We are establishing the first distributed AI infrastructure dedicated to personalized AI. The evolving needs of a data‑driven society are demanding scalability and flexibility. We believe the future of AI is distributed and enables real‑time data processing at the edge, closer to where data is generated. We are building a future where a company’s data and IP remains private and it’s possible to bring large models directly to consumer hardware without removing information from the model.

We are building clients and SDKs to provide customers with access to our platform for AI training and inference. The span of projects includes infrastructure orchestration SDK, on‑device ML inference SDK, and end‑user clients for data collection and platform interactions.

The candidate will join the team and contribute to current end‑user client projects, with opportunities to work on macOS and mobile targets depending on business needs.

• Architect and develop sophisticated iOS applications using Swift and Swift
  
  UI.
• Integrate webAI’s distributed AI technology into iOS apps, optimizing for local execution.
• Design and implement efficient, thread‑safe code for AI model inference on iOS devices.
• Collaborate with teams to define project requirements and execute them independently.
• Work with backend teams (Rust, Go) to integrate cross‑language functionalities.
• Contribute to our AI platform by building innovative applications and navigating complex challenges across various production environments.
• Develop and maintain SDK/frameworks for easy integration of webAI technology in iOS apps.
• Mentor junior iOS developers and contribute to the technical direction of our mobile strategy.

• 5+ years in Swift development.
• 4+ years of production Swift
  
  UI experience.
• Familiarity with Xcode, Instruments, and other iOS development tools.
• Knowledge of iOS security best practices and privacy considerations.
• Solid understanding of network protocols such as MQTT and WSS.
• Experience in frontend development and exposure to multiple production environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Startup enthusiast, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced setting.

• Experience with distributed systems or edge computing.
• Contributions to open‑source Swift projects.

• Truth – Emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision.
• Ownership – Taking full responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients.
• Tenacity – Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement.
• Humility – Maintaining a respectful, learning‑oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and contributions of others.

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• $200/month Health and Wellness Stipend.
• $400/year Continuing Education Credit.
• Flexible work week.
• Free parking for in‑office employees.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Parental, Bereavement Leave.
• Supplemental Life Insurance.

webAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of webAI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works.