Title: Senior Swift Developer

Company: webAI, Inc.

Location: Austin, TX

Type: Full-Time, Salaried Exempt

Experience: 7+ years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, minimum

About Us:

webAI is a software company that is building a decentralized AI development platform. Our technology enables the development of powerful AI using limited amounts of data, challenging the underlying assumption that big data is the key to unlocking the full power of AI.  webAI offers opportunities to join a dynamic and fast-growing team that fosters a fun and growth-oriented office culture.

We at webAI are committed to living out the core values we have put in place as the foundation on which we operate as a team. We seek individuals who exemplify the following:

• Truth - Emphasizing transparency and honesty in every interaction and decision.
• Ownership - Taking full responsibility for one’s actions and decisions, demonstrating commitment to the success of our clients.
• Tenacity - Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, continually striving for excellence and improvement. 
•  Humility - Maintaining a respectful and learning-oriented mindset, acknowledging the strengths and contributions of others.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Senior Swift Developer to lead our iOS development efforts. In this role, you'll be responsible for creating high-performance, AI-powered iOS applications that leverage our distributed AI technology, ensuring smooth and efficient execution on Apple devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop sophisticated iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI
• Integrate webAI's distributed AI technology into iOS apps, optimizing for local execution
• Design and implement efficient, thread-safe code for AI model inference on iOS devices
• Collaborate with the AI and systems teams to optimize AI performance on Apple hardware
• Develop and maintain SDK/frameworks for easy integration of webAI technology in iOS apps
• Ensure adherence to Apple's design principles and App Store guidelines
• Mentor junior iOS developers and contribute to the technical direction of our mobile strategy

Requirements

• 7+ years of iOS development experience, with at least 5 years using Swift
• Expert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, and iOS SDK
• Strong understanding of multithreading and memory management in iOS
• Experience with Core ML and Metal for on-device machine learning
• Familiarity with Xcode, Instruments, and other iOS development tools
• Knowledge of iOS security best practices and privacy considerations
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems or edge computing on iOS
• Familiarity with C++ for performance-critical components
• Contributions to open-source Swift projects
• Knowledge of WebAssembly and its potential applications on iOS
• Understanding of AR technologies (ARKit) for potential AI-enhanced AR features

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• $200/mos Health and Wellness Stipend
• $400/year Continuing Education Credit
• Flexible work week
• Free parking, for in-office employees
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental, Bereavement Leave
• Supplemental Life Insurance

webAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of webAI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works.