Staff iOS Engineer

TIDAL was founded for artists by artists as the next innovative streaming platform to bring value back to the music industry. We empower artists with the products, resources, services, and content required to take control of their careers and connect more deeply with fans. Available in over 60+ countries, TIDAL continues to help artists break down economic barriers to continue creating what’s next in culture. TIDAL is part of Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ), a global technology company with a focus on financial services. The Role At TIDAL, a global music streaming platform owned by Block, we are committed to empowering artists and delivering unparalleled music experiences to fans. We are looking for an iOS Engineer who thrives in product development and is passionate about making a real difference in the music industry. You’ll join our mobile team, a highly collaborative group of iOS and Android engineers, working closely with product, design, and backend teams in cross-functional sprints. This role is perfect for someone who combines deep technical expertise with a love for building impactful features that reach millions of users. If you’re a high-capacity mobile engineer who enjoys applying AI-powered tools to move fast and deliver quality, we’d love to meet you. You Will Propose, define, and lead large, high-impact technical initiatives that affect multiple teams across TIDAL and Block Drive the architectural evolution of our iOS system, ensuring scalability, performance, and long-term success Define ways to accelerate yourself, others, and the organization through the use of AI technologies Collaborate with Android engineers and backend developers to deliver innovative solutions that provides real value for music fans and empowers artists Participate in design and product discussions, shaping the future of TIDAL’s mobile experience Mentor and elevate teammates through thoughtful feedback, technical guidance, and pair programming Represent TIDAL in broader technical discussions with senior engineers and leaders across Block You Have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience, plus ~12 years of relevant industry experience Deep technical expertise in iOS development with a track record of organizational impact Experience successfully leading and delivering large-scale technical initiatives across multiple teams Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools in your workflow A commitment to continuous improvement for yourself, your team, and our codebase Proven ability to influence technical direction across organizational boundaries. Demonstrated excellence in technical communication and relationship-building across disciplines Experience mentoring and growing other engineers Passion for music and creating tools that support artists and fans Technologies We Use and Teach Languages: Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin (we collaborate closely with our Android counterparts) Frameworks: SwiftUI, UIKit, SQLite, Accessibility, AVFoundation, Core Data Testing: Unit tests, UI tests, integration tests AI Tools: Goose, Cursor, Claude Code for accelerated and high-quality development Others: CI/CD pipelines, feature flagging, and modern development practices We\'re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.Want to learn more about what we\'re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page . Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. Canada locations are categorized into one of two zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.Zone A: $222,900 — $334,300 CAD Zone B: $222,900 — $334,300 CAD Use of AI in Our Hiring Process We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws. Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block. Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone. #J-18808-Ljbffr