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Join to apply for the Staff Mobile App Developer, iOS role at ALSO . About ALSO Were ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. Were a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers, and innovators, focused on creating innovative, delightful, vertically integrated small EVs to meet global mobility challenges. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSOreplacing many local car, truck, and SUV miles with more affordable, enjoyable, and 10-50x more efficient vehicles. As the founding iOS engineer at ALSO, youll lead the design and development of our first customer-facing mobile appconnecting directly to our flagship EV via BLE and delivering a seamless riding experience. This critical role involves laying the foundation for our mobile architecture, workflows, and customer experience. Youll collaborate with firmware, backend, and product teams to implement features like vehicle unlock, ride telemetry, OTA updates, and more. This role is hands-on and high-ownership, ideal for someone eager to build and scale a product from scratch. Responsibilities Design, build, and ship the initial version of ALSO's native iOS app, including onboarding, vehicle control, and beyond. Integrate with our EV via BLE for core functionalities such as pairing, unlocking, and controls. Collaborate with firmware and backend teams to define BLE protocols and APIs. Establish mobile architecture, including UI frameworks, networking, storage, and metrics. Create elegant, performant user interfaces using Swift, SwiftUI, and Combine. Ensure app security and data privacy, including secure BLE sessions and user authentication. Define and improve app development workflows (CI/CD, testing, releases). Write scalable, documented code with test coverage to support future growth. Partner with Product teams on UX and feature design. Manage third-party vendors and offshore teams to scale capacity. Mentor and help grow the backend team with best practices. Qualifications 6+ years of iOS development experience with multiple apps on the App Store. Proficiency in Swift, with experience in SwiftUI, Combine, and modern Apple frameworks. Deep experience integrating mobile apps with BLE-connected IoT devices, including: Custom GATT services and characteristics. Handling BLE state, reconnection, and robustness. Familiarity with Apple BLE services (AMS, ANCS, LE Audio, BLE HID) and mFI. Debugging BLE interactions with tools like nRF Connect and Xcode Instruments. Experience with mobile-firmware integration cycles, telemetry, and updates. Experience working with backend APIs, secure credentials, and data sync. Knowledge of communication frameworks, Core Networking, Nearby, Wallet. Experience with online, limited, and offline modes. Passion for clean architecture, scalable code, and rapid iteration. Bonus: Launched multi-language apps on the App Store. The salary range for this position is $220,000 to $250,000 per year , depending on experience and qualifications. Why ALSO Were passionate about redefining transportationwherever you're headed. Located in Silicon Valley, our team includes experts from top tech, automotive, cycling, outdoor, and retail brands. Were building innovative solutions for global mobility challenges. Perks and Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (covered up to 100%). One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates. Fertility and family benefits with Progyny. Flexible time off. 401(k) match. Additional Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr ALSO

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