Senior Software Engineer (iOS), SDK
iOS Engineer · Senior · Full Time
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Role
What you'll do.
Sentry is seeking a Senior iOS SDK Engineer to develop cutting-edge mobile monitoring tools, focusing on creating robust, scalable SDK solutions for processing over a billion events daily. The ideal candidate will be a passionate iOS developer with expertise in Swift, mobile architecture, and developer tooling, who can drive innovation in mobile performance monitoring.
Responsibilities
- SDK Architecture: Design and develop robust, high-quality iOS SDK with scalable architecture
- Feature Development: Pioneer new features like Session Replay and next-generation performance monitoring
- Innovation: Leverage Apple's latest technologies including modern concurrency and on-device AI
- Open Source Contribution: Contribute to and maintain open-source mobile monitoring projects
- Technical Leadership: Serve as the go-to expert for solving complex mobile monitoring challenges
Qualifications
What we look for.
Technical
iOS Development
5+ years of professional iOS software engineering experience
SDK Expertise
Strong background in SDK development and developer tooling
Education
Computer Science
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred
Experience
Mobile Platform
Extensive experience developing for iOS platform
Architecture
Proven track record of designing scalable mobile application architectures
Skills
Required
Swift
Deep expertise in iOS development using Swift programming language
Mobile Development
Comprehensive understanding of iOS platform development
SDK Development
Experience in creating and maintaining software development kits
Mobile Architecture
Strong grasp of mobile architectural patterns and best practices
AI Development Tools
Ability to leverage AI-powered tools for code productivity and quality
Preferred
Objective-C
Nice to haveAdditional knowledge of Objective-C for legacy system integration
Low-Level Programming
Nice to haveExperience with C/C++ for system-level optimizations
Cross-Platform Development
Nice to haveFamiliarity with multiple mobile platforms like Android, React Native, or Flutter
Open Source
Nice to haveTrack record of maintaining or contributing to open-source libraries
Tech stack
Languages
Frameworks
Tools
Other
Compensation
Pay and benefits.
Base·EUR 99,000 – 113,000
Equity·Stock options
Benefits
Equity Grants
Stock option participation in a well-funded startup
Flexible Work
Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration days
Health Insurance
Comprehensive group health insurance coverage
Professional Development
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and open-source projects
Paid Time Off
Competitive paid time off policy
Process
Interview steps.
- 01
Initial Screening
Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess basic qualifications
- 02
Technical Assessment
Coding challenge focused on iOS SDK development and mobile architecture
- 03
Technical Interviews
Multiple in-depth technical interviews with senior engineering team members
- 04
System Design Review
Comprehensive discussion of mobile monitoring SDK architectural approaches
- 05
Cultural Fit Interview
Meeting with team members to evaluate collaboration and innovation alignment
Full posting
Original listing.
About Sentry
Bad software is everywhere, and we’re tired of it. Sentry is on a mission to help developers write better software faster so we can get back to enjoying technology.
With more than $217 million in funding and 100,000+ organizations that believe we’re on to something, we're building performance and error monitoring tools that help companies like Disney, Microsoft, and Atlassian spend less time fixing bugs and more time building products.
Sentry embraces a hybrid work model across our global hubs, with Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays set as in-office anchor days to encourage meaningful collaboration. If you like to selfishly build things that make your digital life better, come help us build the next generation of software monitoring tools.
Ready to build the future of mobile app monitoring?
This is no ordinary engineering role. At Sentry, our Mobile SDK team creates the next generation of tools for developers worldwide, processing over a billion events every single day. We're looking for a talented Senior iOS SDK Engineer to join our team of experts.
You'll dive deep into Apple's most advanced technology, from powerful new APIs and SwiftUI to Foundation Models. If you love using cutting-edge tech to solve complex challenges, you've found your team.
What you will achieve in this role
As the owner of our iOS SDK, you will guide its development from the core architecture to the final product experience. You'll pioneer exciting new features like Session Replay and next-generation performance monitoring, all while mastering Apple's latest innovations like modern concurrency and on-device AI.
You will design robust, high-quality APIs built to handle massive scale, and you'll get to shape the overall vision for mobile at Sentry. Ultimately, you will be the go-to expert, helping our teams solve the most complex and interesting customer challenges.
Why you will love this role
We're looking for someone who is passionate about their craft and loves building elegant, intuitive tools that other developers are excited to use. You'll have the chance to contribute full-time to a major open-source project and see the immediate impact of your work in our fast-paced environment.
You will be surrounded by thoughtful, collaborative engineers who are dedicated to a culture of excellence, constantly pushing each other to learn, grow, and produce their best work.
Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong focus on mobile platforms, and ideally in SDK development and/or developer tooling
Deep experience developing for the iOS platform using Swift and Objective-C
A strong understanding of mobile architecture, patterns, and best practices
Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity and code quality
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Well-organized with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
You live in the Vienna area or are willing to relocate for this incredible opportunity
Bonus Points
Knowledge of the app monitoring and observability space
Familiarity with low-level programming (C/C++)
A track record of maintaining or contributing to open-source libraries
Experience with other mobile platforms or frameworks (Android + Kotlin/Java, React Native + JavaScript/TypeScript, Flutter + Dart)
We are obliged by law to quote the minimum wage of EUR 60,844,-- gross per year for this position, in accordance with the respective collective agreement (IT-KV). The salary that Sentry offers you is adjusted to the current market situation and our starting point is EUR 99,000-- gross per year.
A successful candidate will be eligible to participate in Sentry’s employee benefit plans/programs applicable to the candidate’s position (including incentive compensation, equity grants, paid time off, and group health insurance coverage). See Sentry Benefits for more details about the Company’s benefit plans/programs.
Equal Opportunity at Sentry
Sentry is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and candidates for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other legally-protected characteristic. This commitment includes the provision of reasonable accommodations to employees and candidates for employment with physical or mental disabilities who require such accommodations in order to (a) perform the essential functions of their jobs, or (b) seek employment with Sentry. We strive to build a diverse team, with an inclusive culture where every teammate can thrive. Sentry is an open-source company because we believe that everyone, everywhere, should have the ability and tools to make great software. Software should be accessible. That starts with making our industry accessible.
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