Technical Leadership

· Lead architecture, design, and development efforts for high-scale, video-rich iOS applications

· Ensure the team delivers performant, secure, and maintainable Swift-based code leveraging frameworks like SwiftUI, UIKit, Combine

· Oversee deep integrations with video playback (HLS, DASH), personalization engines, and real-time APIs

· Drive consistency, scalability, and shared services across mobile platforms

· Collaborate with AI/ML and backend teams to embed personalized experiences within the iOS app

Team Management & Mentorship

· Manage, coach, and grow a team of iOS engineers—fostering ownership, creativity, and continuous improvement

· Lead technical reviews and support knowledge sharing through documentation and internal talks

· Promote a high bar for engineering excellence including automated testing, CI/CD, and observability

· Hire and onboard new engineers, helping them succeed in a fast-paced media environment

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work closely with Product, Design, UX Research, QA, Data, and Platform teams to shape and deliver user-first features

· Partner with the Design team to ensure platform consistency, brand alignment, and accessibility standards are upheld

· Translate business objectives into reliable technical solutions that scale across audiences and platforms

Delivery & Operational Excellence

· Own KPIs such as app performance, crash-free sessions, release cadence, and user engagement

· Implement monitoring, crash reporting, and proactive error handling practices

· Champion fast iteration without compromising quality—leading a high-trust team that delivers frequently

· Actively participate in incident triage and escalation for mobile issues in production