Senior iOS Engineer

Smile ID is unlocking digital Africa.

Smile ID is Africa's leading digital identity verification and Know Your Customer (KYC) provider. We help companies scale rapidly across Africa by confirming the true identity of their users in real time, using any smartphone or computer. Our technology is powered by proprietary Machine Learning algorithms designed specifically for African faces, devices and network connections. We’re growing very quickly. We did more jobs in 2023 than in 2016-2022 combined!

Our team is a diverse group of hardworking and fun-loving Smilers spanning 4 offices, 7 countries and many time zones. Our products are already making waves across many industries, from Banking to Fintech and Telecoms. We recently announced a $20M Series B raise and are backed by leading global investors, including Norsken22, Costanoa, CRE, Future Africa, Susa Ventures, Commerce Ventures, Courtside Ventures, Two Culture Capital, Latitude, Valuestream Ventures, Intercept Ventures and Vinod Khosla who are supporting us every step of the way. We work with some of the most exciting companies across Africa and beyond, including Flutterwave, Uber, Paystack and Yellow Card.

We are BUILDERS and your day-to-day will involve building innovations that PROTECT people and serve as the foundation for trust in the digital economy in Africa. We believe everyone is an OWNER and with this opportunity, you have the autonomy to do your best work and grow, the flexibility to be creative, and an opportunity to put your unique stamp on our mission.

What are you waiting for? Come with us on this amazing journey!

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Senior iOS Engineer to join our team. You will primarily focus on developing the Smile ID iOS SDK and launching the app to the App Store. You should also possess a strong understanding of cross-platform SDKs like Flutter and React Native. Familiarity with on-device machine learning frameworks is a plus.

This is a chance to make a big impact in a growth stage company. This role reports directly to the Director of Mobile Engineering.

What the role involves

• Design and build an advanced SDK and application for the iOS platform.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.

What We’re Looking For

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Proven working experience in iOS app development
• Deep knowledge of Swift and the SwiftUI framework
• Experience with cross-platform SDKs such as Flutter and React Native
• Familiarity with UI/UX standards
• Nice to have: Experience with on-device Machine Learning
• Nice to have: Familiarity with Android development

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• Health insurance or stipend (depending on location)
• Time-off, study leave, and paid parental leave
• Flexibility (we are a remote-friendly company + there is the opportunity to work from one of 4 global offices)
• Cool swag and company off-sites (recent locations: Kenya & Rwanda)

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