Job description
We believe communication belongs to everyone. We exist to democratize phone service. TextNow is evolving the way the world connects and that’s because we’re made up of people with curious minds who bring an optimistic, yet critical lens into the work we do. We’re the largest provider of free phone service in the nation. And we’re just getting started.
Join us in our mission to break down barriers to communication and free the flow of conversation for people everywhere.
TextNow is looking for an experienced iOS Developer to play a key role in the development of our voice and messaging platform on iOS. You will be responsible for building high-performance, scalable, and feature-rich mobile applications that integrate voice, video, and messaging capabilities. You will work alongside a talented team of developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to create intuitive and user-centric experiences.
What You’ll Do:
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, testable iOS applications focused on voice and messaging features (voice calling, chat, real-time notifications, etc.).
- Architect scalable and modular code for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Work with real-time communication protocols, such as WebRTC, SIP, and related messaging and voice frameworks.
- Optimize app performance to ensure smooth voice and messaging functionality, including audio quality, latency, and bandwidth usage.
- Stay current with iOS best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in the voice and messaging space.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues related to performance, crashes, and other bugs, ensuring a smooth and stable user experience.
- Own problems and solutions end-to-end, from ideation to deployment
- Experimentation is a key part of your workflow; be data-driven and make the right decisions for our customers
- Deploy your features to millions of users - your work will have an immediate impact.
Who You Are:
- A professional iOS developer with 2+ years of shipping performant iOS Apps.
- Expertise in Swift, Objective-C, and the iOS SDK.
- Bonus points for experience with real-time communication protocols and technologies like WebRTC, SIPor similar.
- Proficiency in working with APIs and third-party libraries for real-time messaging and media streaming.
- Knowledge of push notifications, background app tasks, and managing network connections for real-time updates.
- Familiarity with modern iOS tools like Xcode, Instruments, and the debugging process.
- Understanding of user experience (UX) principles, with the ability to design elegant, simple solutions for complex problems.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks (Unit, UI, Integration testing) and CI/CD pipelines.
More about TextNow-
Our Values:
· People First (Make business decisions by putting people first!)
· No Brilliant Jerks (We’re cool with the brilliant part, with the jerk part? not so much)
· Give a Damn! (We care about our work, our mission and our customers)
· Challenge Accepted (Show up with a positive can-do attitude)
Benefits, Culture, & More:
· Strong work life blend
· Flexible work arrangements (wfh, remote, or access to one of our office spaces)
· Employee Stock Options
· Unlimited vacation
· Competitive pay and benefits
· Parental leave
· Benefits for both physical and mental well being (wellness credit and L&D credit)
· We travel a few times a year for various team events, company wide off-sites, and more
Diversity and Inclusion:
At TextNow, our mission is built around inclusion and offering a service for EVERYONE, in an industry that traditionally only caters to the few who have the means to afford it. We believe that diversity of thought and inclusion of others promotes a greater feeling of belonging and higher levels of engagement. We know that if we work together, we can do amazing things, and that our differences are what make our product and company great.
Accommodations for Candidates:
The People and Culture team is available to support you through the hiring process by providing reasonable accommodations to help enable a barrier-free interview experience. If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing this form. Once received our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist will reach out to you and assist with accommodations that you may require.
