Tech Lead, Mobile (iOS/Android) - TikTok Camera Effect

$212,800 - $389,500/Yr

Tiktok - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Tech Lead for Mobile (iOS/Android) at TikTok Camera Effect will be responsible for leading the development of high-performance client applications that enhance user content creation experiences. This role involves integrating the latest advancements in mobile development and AI technologies into the product lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the stability and security of applications. The position emphasizes technical leadership, innovation, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance client applications that empower users in content creation.
• Remain abreast of the latest advancements in mobile development, Artificial Intelligence, and Generative AI technologies, integrating them seamlessly into our product development lifecycle.
• Engage collaboratively with product teams to grasp user requirements and product aspirations, translating design into features.
• Enhance application performance to deliver seamless user experiences and exceptional performance.
• Contribute to the evolution and maintenance of core components and frameworks, ensuring our codebase quality.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues and bugs, ensuring the stability and security of applications.
• Work closely with backend engineers to foster seamless integration between mobile applications and backend.
• Lead the iOS/Android client engineering team, actively participate in code reviews and technical reviews, nurturing a learning team.

Requirements

• Proven track record in managing and/or technical leadership roles within engineering team.
• Demonstrated knowledge in client app development and optimization, with a proficient understanding of client app architecture and design patterns.
• Expertise in utilizing app development tools and popular third-party libraries.
• Proficiency in integrating RESTful APIs, network communication, and data parsing.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities, effectively identifying and resolving technical challenges.
• Exceptional team player, skilled in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to propel project advancement.
• Innovative mindset and passion for mobile app development and content creation.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of practical experience in mobile app development, with a strong command of Swift or Objective-C / Java or Kotlin.

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company match.
• Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) and 10 paid sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
• Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra.
• 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements.