Senior iOS Engineer

Senior iOS Engineer
Location: EU Remote, Paris-based preferred (Hybrid)

💡 Why This Role and Why Now?

We’re at an exciting phase of the company where we want a new engineer to join to
(1) increase product velocity on iOS and Mac (we are at capacity with the current small team)

(2) distribute ownership of specific features and technologies (you will be given specific ownership within the team), working directly with Matt, Alec, Peter, Julien, Konrad

At Opal, we're building tools to help people reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters. As we continue to grow and save millions of hours of screen time for our Gems (our community), we’re looking for a Senior iOS Engineer to accelerate product development and take ownership of key features.

Here’s why this is the perfect moment to join:

• Product Velocity: Our small, high-performing engineering team is at capacity. You’ll play a key role in increasing the speed at which we deliver impactful features across iOS and Mac.

• Ownership & Impact: You’ll take the lead on specific technologies and features, working directly with our talented team of engineers (Matt, Alec, Peter, Julien, Anton).

• A Thriving Company:

  • 100M+ hours of screen time saved to date.

  • $1M in revenue per employee projected for 2024.

  • Double-digit monthly growth with profitability.

  • Ranked among the Top-30 US Productivity Apps, alongside giants like Google, Microsoft, and Notion.

  • Backed by $7M+ from founders and investors behind generation-defining companies like Pinterest, Snapchat, Revolut, and Front.

• Your Role in Growth: You’ll be our 6th engineer, stepping into a fast-growing company where your work will directly shape the future of focus and productivity.
  

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior iOS Engineer, you’ll take a hands-on role in building and improving our app ecosystem:

• Develop Core Apps: Design and build Opal for iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS.

• Collaborate on Features: Partner with our product team to define and implement app features that delight our Gems.

• Ensure Quality & Performance: Maintain the highest standards of performance, usability, and reliability across our apps.

• Code Excellence: Create unit tests, address edge cases, and ensure code robustness.

• Continuous Improvement: Fix bugs, enhance app performance, and implement updates to keep our apps ahead of the curve.

• Innovate: Discover and integrate new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

• Support Our Gems: Address user issues and continuously improve their experience.

• Share Knowledge: Collaborate and mentor within the team to foster a culture of learning and growth.

What You Should Bring

• 5+ Years of iOS Development: Demonstrated experience building high-quality apps for iOS, iPadOS, or WatchOS.

• Proven Track Record: Several apps published on the App Store.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Proficient in Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Combine, and the iOS toolchain.

  • Strong Git knowledge and experience with Firebase or other cloud services.

  • Familiarity with push notifications, APIs, and cloud messaging.

  • Experience with a range of third-party libraries and APIs.

• Quality-Driven: Skilled in creating unit tests and working with continuous integration.

• Independent & Resourceful: Able to take initiative, resolve ambiguity, and work effectively with limited direction.

• Aligned with Our Mission: A passion for saving people’s time, improving their well-being, and mindfulness.

• AI Enthusiast: Interest in hacking or artificial intelligence.

Why Opal?

• Mission-Driven Impact: Save time and empower intentional living—100M+ hours saved and counting.

• Ownership & Flexibility: Structure your work to foster creativity and productivity.

• Collaborative Culture: Work with a small, high-impact team that gathers quarterly for meetups and learning.

• Growth & Recognition: Join a top-30 US productivity app with competitive compensation and early equity.

• Well-Supported: Backed by world-class investors and founders of companies like Pinterest, Snapchat, and Revolut.

If you’re ready to shape the future of focus and productivity, we’d love to meet you!