Why this role stands out
As a founding team member, you'll architect and build cutting-edge on-device machine learning systems for iOS and macOS, with significant autonomy and a highly competitive compensation package. This role is ideal for experienced native iOS/macOS engineers who thrive in innovative environments and want to make a direct impact on a company's foundational technology. Apply now to shape the future of AI on Apple platforms!
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About the job
Senior Native iOS & macOS Systems Engineer (Founding Team)
Location: Los Angeles, CA – 100% On-Site | Relocation Available
Target Base Salary: $280,000 – $350,000 + Significant Equity + Relocation Package ($20k–$30k)
Company Industry: Artificial Intelligence / On-Device Machine Learning
About the Opportunity
TalentDome Staffing is partnering with a top-tier stealth AI startup in Los Angeles to recruit a foundational Senior Native iOS & macOS Systems Engineer. This role offers high autonomy, direct architectural impact, and the opportunity to build cutting-edge, on-device machine learning systems alongside an elite founding engineering group.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, build, and own native iOS and macOS applications end-to-end using Swift and SwiftUI, including secure authentication (Keychain/Secure Enclave, Face ID/Touch ID), sync, and offline capabilities.
- Build and maintain background asset delivery pipelines for large files (hundreds of MBs / ML models), including versioned manifests, background verification, staged rollouts, and automatic rollback switches.
- Optimize app runtime performance, memory limits, and energy efficiency on Apple hardware using Xcode Instruments.
- Package and execute on-device machine learning models (Core ML, MLX) or high-performance local memory/media processing pipelines.
- Manage full-lifecycle release engineering from TestFlight betas through App Store distribution, A/B testing, and production quality monitoring via Xcode Cloud/Fastlane.
Must-Have Requirements
- Work Authorization: s and GCH will be accepted.
- Experience: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience (or 5+ years with a Master's degree) in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Primary Tech Stack: Native Swift, SwiftUI, Core ML / MLX (or heavy memory/data/media processing experience like video, graphics, or local databases).
- Key Systems/Protocols: Keychain/Secure Enclave, Background Assets, Apple Instruments, local networking (Network framework/Bonjour), and release automation (Fastlane/Xcode Cloud).
- Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site, Los Angeles (Candidates outside LA must be willing to relocate within ~6 weeks; $20k–$30k relocation package provided).
What They Offer
- Competitive base salary ($280,000 – $350,000)
- Foundational equity package with substantial upside potential
- $20,000 – $30,000 direct relocation assistance
- Full health, dental, and vision benefits
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