IOS Engineer

Position: Staff iOS Engineer TIDAL was founded for artists by artists as the next innovative streaming platform to bring value back to the music industry. We empower artists with the products, resources, services, and content required to take control of their careers and connect more deeply with fans. Available in over 60+ countries, TIDAL continues to help artists break down economic barriers to continue creating what’s next in culture. TIDAL is part of Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ), a global technology company with a focus on financial services.The Role At TIDAL, a global music streaming platform owned by Block, we are committed to empowering artists and delivering unparalleled music experiences to fans. We are looking for an iOS Engineer who thrives in product development and is passionate about making a real difference in the music industry. You’ll join our mobile team, a highly collaborative group of iOS and Android engineers, working closely with product, design, and backend teams in cross‑functional sprints.This role is perfect for someone who combines deep technical expertise with a love for building impactful features that reach millions of users. If you’re a high‑capacity mobile engineer who enjoys applying AI‑powered tools to move fast and deliver quality, we’d love to meet you.You WillPropose, define, and lead large, high‑impact technical initiatives that affect multiple teams across TIDAL and BlockDrive the architectural evolution of our iOS system, ensuring scalability, performance, and long‑term successDefine ways to accelerate yourself, others, and the organization through the use of AI technologiesCollaborate with Android engineers and backend developers to deliver innovative solutions that provide real value for music fans and empower artistsParticipate in design and product discussions, shaping the future of TIDAL’s mobile experienceMentor and elevate teammates through thoughtful feedback, technical guidance, and pair programmingRepresent TIDAL in broader technical discussions with senior engineers and leaders across BlockYou HaveBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience, plus ~12 years of relevant industry experienceDeep technical expertise in iOS development with a track record of organizational impactExperience successfully leading and delivering large‑scale technical initiatives across multiple teamsExperience leveraging AI‑assisted development tools in your workflowA commitment to continuous improvement for yourself, your team, and our codebaseProven ability to influence technical direction across organizational boundariesDemonstrated excellence in technical communication and relationship‑building across disciplinesExperience mentoring and growing other engineersPassion for music and creating tools that support artists and fansTechnologies We Use and TeachLanguages: Swift, Objective‑C, Kotlin (we collaborate closely with our Android counterparts!)Frameworks: Swift UI, UIKit, SQLite, Accessibility, AV Foundation, Core DataTesting: Unit tests, UI tests, integration testsAI Tools: Goose, Cursor, Claude Code for accelerated and high‑quality developmentOthers: CI/CD pipelines, feature flagging, and modern development practicesWe're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.Block takes a market‑based approach to pay, and pay may vary…