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Senior Engineer- Mobile iOS Platform

LondonHybridFull-time

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Senior iOS Mobile Engineer focused on architecting Spotify's mobile platform, integrating iOS with shared C++ code, and driving developer productivity and scalable system design.

About this role

The Platform team creates the technology that enables Spotify to learn quickly and scale easily, enabling rapid growth in our users and our business around the globe. Spanning many disciplines, we work to make the business work; creating the infrastructure, tooling, frameworks, and capabilities needed to welcome a billion customers.

At Spotify, we’re on a mission to unlock the potential of human creativity by connecting millions of listeners with the creators they love. Within the Client Platform Studio, the Synchrotron squad builds the architectural foundation that powers our mobile experiences.

As our mobile codebase continues to grow, we’re focused on keeping development efficient, scalable, and enjoyable for engineers across Spotify. This team enables developers to move fast by reducing complexity, improving system boundaries, and creating clear, reliable building blocks for application development.

What You'll Do

  • Work on evolving the architecture of Spotify’s mobile platform across iOS and shared systems
  • Design and implement strategies that allow systems to be developed and tested in isolation, reducing build complexity and interdependencies
  • Enable interoperability between iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and shared C++ codebases to improve maintainability and scalability
  • Build and maintain platform-level components that help teams reason clearly about application state and logic flow
  • Collaborate with teams across the Client Platform Studio to improve developer experience and system design
  • Use AI tools to explore solution spaces, validate architectural ideas, and prototype quickly to inform decisions
  • Define and track success metrics tied to developer productivity and system performance
  • Contribute to technical strategy, engineering standards, and long-term platform direction

    • Who You Are

  • You have strong experience in iOS development and exposure to C++, with interest in deepening your expertise across both
  • You have a solid understanding of software architecture, modularization, and scalable system design
  • You are familiar with service-oriented systems and lifecycle management
  • You care about improving developer experience and reducing cognitive load for other engineers
  • You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • You are comfortable using AI tools to support exploration, research, and rapid prototyping
  • You take a product-oriented approach to platform work, connecting technical decisions to measurable outcomes

    • Where You Will Be

  • This role is based in London or Stockholm
  • We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.

    • Skills

    AI-assisted PrototypingArchitecture DesignBuild SystemsC++Cross-team CollaborationDeveloper ExperienceInteroperabilityIOS ArchitectureMetrics-driven DevelopmentModularizationObjective-CObjective-C BridgingPlatform ComponentsSDKsService-oriented ArchitectureSwiftSwiftUISystem Design

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