BigUp
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iOS Engineer

BigUp
New York, NY
On-site
Full-time
$150k - $190k
1w ago
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You will own development of BigUp’s iOS app, the primary way consumers use its creator-led entertainment platform. The role covers app architecture, polished and performant interfaces, live video playback, real-time prediction and statistics feeds, and releases to the App Store. You will work with product design and engineering colleagues at a small, early-stage company expanding from sports into additional entertainment markets. The position is full-time and based onsite in New York; the listing describes it as a high-ownership role with frequent releases.

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Responsibilities

Own the iOS app’s development, from architecture through App Store releases.
Build and maintain polished, performant user interfaces.
Integrate live video playback and real-time prediction market data, statistics, and overlays.
Collaborate with backend engineers to design and consume APIs for real-time features.
Optimize app performance, reliability, and responsiveness across device types.
Establish and maintain practices for testing, code quality, and release processes.
Work with product design and engineering teams to ship frequent app updates.

Qualifications

Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
Have at least 2–3 years of experience shipping iOS apps as a mobile engineer.
Have a solid understanding of native iOS development, including Swift, UIKit, and AVFoundation.
Be proficient with Expo and React Native for cross-platform mobile development.
Have experience integrating live video and real-time data, including WebSockets and HLS, in mobile apps.
Be familiar with App Store deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and mobile release workflows.
Nice to Have
An avid interest in sports or experience using prediction markets is sought by the listing.
Attention to detail in UI and UX, including creating smooth, pixel-perfect experiences, is emphasized.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are valued.
A willingness to tackle new problems in a fast-paced environment is valued.

Work Environment

The role is onsite in New York, New York, and is full-time.
You will work with product design and engineering colleagues at a company with 9 employees.
The listing describes a fast-paced, high-ownership environment with frequent releases.
The listing does not specify working hours or travel requirements.

Benefits & Perks

The listed salary is $150,000–$190,000 per year, plus equity.
Benefits include health insurance and generous paid time off.
The company describes a high-caliber team and an opportunity to contribute during a significant stage of company growth.
You will shape the app’s architecture and quality practices while leading its development and releases.