iOS Engineer - Contract

Shape the Future with TribalScale

TribalScale is a digital innovation firm that helps organizations adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. We partner with clients to build transformative digital products, modernize technology platforms, and apply emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence—to meaningful business challenges.
Our teams work closely with clients from strategy through execution. We value curiosity, ownership, practical innovation, and people who are comfortable turning ambiguity into action.

Our Digital Expertise

• Transformation Experts: We transform traditional business models into agile, AI-powered ecosystems.
• Strategic Visionaries: We navigate the uncharted waters of technological evolution.
• Product Virtuosos: We orchestrate the creation of world-class digital solutions.
• Code Optimizers: We leverage AI to refine and perfect digital systems.

Our Technological Toolkit

• Mobile & Web Development: (iOS, Android, React Native, React, Node.js)
• Voice-Activated Platforms: (Amazon Alexa, Google Home)
• Connected Ecosystems: (Cars and Homes)
• Streaming Platforms: (Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, tvOS)

The TribalScale Professional

You thrive in challenging environments where innovation is key. Your passion for technology is matched only by your drive to redefine its limits. You seek more than a job; you seek a calling—a chance to make a lasting impact on the digital landscape.

About the Role

TribalScale is seeking a talented iOS Engineer to join our growing engineering team and help build innovative, high-performing applications across Apple's ecosystem, including iOS and Apple tvOS. We're looking for an engineer with strong hands-on experience in native iOS development using Swift, along with experience developing or supporting applications for Apple TV. The ideal candidate is passionate about building seamless user experiences, understands the unique technical considerations of developing for Apple devices, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Bonus points if you're multi-stack, particularly with experience in React, React Native, Kotlin, or backend development.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality native iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and/or UIKit.

• Build and optimize applications for Apple TV using tvOS frameworks and development best practices.

• Develop intuitive, responsive user interfaces optimized for both mobile devices and television screens.

• Implement and maintain media playback, navigation, and interactive features across Apple platforms.

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services to support application functionality.

• Write clean, maintainable, reusable, and testable code following engineering best practices.

• Troubleshoot and resolve application bugs, performance issues, and platform-specific challenges.

• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions.

• Support application testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance through the Apple App Store.

• Stay current with emerging Apple technologies and contribute to continuous improvements in engineering practices.

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on native iOS development.

• Strong proficiency in Swift and Apple's development ecosystem.

• Hands-on experience with SwiftUI and/or UIKit.

• Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting applications for Apple tvOS.

• Familiarity with Xcode, iOS SDKs, and Apple's development tools.

• Understanding of tvOS-specific development considerations, including focus-based navigation, remote interactions, and television-based UI/UX.

• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and working with JSON.

• Strong understanding of mobile application architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices.

• Experience with application performance optimization, debugging, and testing.

• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.

• Experience deploying applications through Apple's App Store ecosystem.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience building video streaming, entertainment, or media-focused applications.

• Familiarity with AVKit, AVFoundation, and Apple's media playback frameworks.

• Experience with adaptive streaming technologies such as HLS.

• Experience with React or React Native.

• Knowledge of Kotlin and native Android development.

• Experience developing backend services using Node.js.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

• Experience integrating AI-powered features or Large Language Models (LLMs) into applications.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment tools.

• Previous experience working in consulting, client-facing, or Agile engineering environments.

What We're Looking For

Beyond technical expertise, we're looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership of their work and delivers high-quality solutions.

• Enjoys solving complex technical challenges and optimizing user experiences.

• Can navigate ambiguity and adapt to evolving project requirements.

• Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Is passionate about continuous learning, emerging technologies, and engineering innovation.

Why Join TribalScale?

At TribalScale, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful digital products, collaborate with talented engineers, and help organizations build innovative technology solutions.

We value curiosity, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a team that encourages creative problem-solving, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.

Ready to Build What's Next?

If you're passionate about native iOS development and have experience building applications for Apple TV, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create exceptional digital experiences at TribalScale.

Why Choose TribalScale

At TribalScale, collaboration is at the heart of our innovative approach. We don't simply work for clients; we form partnerships, building transformative solutions that redefine what's possible. Our team, once at the forefront of the mobile revolution, now leads the charge in AI-driven innovation.

We empower each team member to be a catalyst for change, adhering to our principles of meritocracy, empowerment, and transparency. Diversity isn't just celebrated—it's fundamental to our strength. Our mission to "Right the Future" is a call to action to make a significant impact in the world of innovation.

Diversity: Our Collective Strength

TribalScale proudly stands as a beacon of equal opportunity in employment and workplace culture. We are steadfastly committed to equal employment opportunity, transcending the boundaries of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, able-bodiedness, or gender identity.

We not only welcome but actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities, ages, citizenships, marital statuses, and gender identities. Your unique perspective is the key to our collective innovation.

Should you require any accommodations, we implore you to inform us. Our commitment to inclusivity knows no bounds, and we stand ready to adapt our processes to ensure your comfort and success.