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Senior IOS Engineer (iOS Updates & Modernization Focus)

Robots & Pencils is a digital innovation firm that helps clients use mobile, web, and AI technologies to transform their organizations. They focus on developing consumer applications, enterprise software, and education platforms by blending technology with a human-first approach.

Robots & Pencils

Employee count: 51-200

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At Robots Pencils, we’re looking for a Senior iOS Engineer to help modernize and maintain mission-critical iOS applications. You’ll work on updating legacy codebases, implementing modern SwiftUI patterns, and ensuring compatibility with the latest iOS versions, including iOS 26.

This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll apply your deep expertise in Swift/SwiftUI, UIKit, and Storyboards to improve maintainability, refactor legacy systems, and contribute to architectural decisions. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on real-time data synchronization and Apple Push Notification Service (APNS) integration, helping deliver reliable and scalable iOS applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Modernize legacy iOS applications to current Swift/SwiftUI standards
  • Implement advanced SwiftUI APIs, including Observable pattern, Actors, and Swift 6 Concurrency model
  • Maintain and enhance UIKit/Storyboard components in existing applications
  • Ensure iOS version compatibility and manage version migrations, including support for iOS 26
  • Work across multiple codebases with varying architectural patterns
  • Improve application maintainability, performance, and reliability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready solutions

Required Skills Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in Swift/SwiftUI for modern iOS application development
  • Experience with UIKit and Storyboards for legacy application maintenance
  • Deep expertise in latest SwiftUI APIs including:

· Observable pattern implementation

· Actors

· Swift 6 Concurrency model

  • Solid understanding of iOS compatibility updates and version migration (iOS 26)
  • Ability to work on multiple application codebases with varying architectural patterns
  • Experience modernizing legacy iOS applications to current standards

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with real-time data synchronization patterns
  • Experience with APNS (Apple Push Notification Service)

· Swift and concurrency

Why Join Robots Pencils?

At Robots Pencils, we don’t just build software, we create meaningful technology that helps people live healthier lives. You’ll work alongside passionate engineers, designers, and innovators in a collaborative, remote-friendly environment. With our continued growth, now is the perfect time to join our team and make a direct impact on the future of digital health.

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At Robots & Pencils, we are at the forefront of digital innovation, revolutionizing how businesses leverage technology to achieve transformative growth. Since our inception in 2009, we've embraced the then-contrarian view that mobile would be more impactful than the internet itself. This foresight has positioned us as a leader in a world of unprecedented technological acceleration. Our core philosophy blends the sciences with the humanities—the 'Robots' with the 'Pencils'—fusing deep platform expertise with a human-first approach to design and strategy. We empower our clients by developing consumer applications, transformative enterprise software, and pioneering education platforms. Our expertise extends to operationalizing frontier technologies like machine learning, bots, and conversational user interfaces, enabling organizations to gain early and distinct advantages to future-proof their operations.

Our approach is centered on creating a company designed to attract and retain exceptional talent, amassing a team of hyper-skilled individuals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and creating previously inconceivable products. We partner with clients, from startups to global enterprises, to unlock unknown potential through data intelligence and industry experience. We craft user interactions that delight and inspire, always prioritizing the human experience. Our industry-leading, in-house talent meticulously crafts each line of code, delivering on the boldest ideas. We've developed our own groundbreaking products, such as Missions (now Slack's Workflow Builder), and an AI-powered Q&A engine, showcasing our commitment to continuous innovation. By fostering a culture of ongoing experimentation through initiatives like our FunLabs, we ensure our team remains at the leading edge of technology, bringing that cutting-edge knowledge to elevate our clients' digital experiences and technological capabilities. We are dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of the digital landscape, transforming their businesses and creating what's next.

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401K/RRSP matching

Provides 401K/RRSP matching.

Health & wellness events

Organizes health and wellness events.

R&P branded swag

Provides company branded merchandise.

Flexible work schedule

Prioritizes work-life balance with flexible hours.

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