Software Engineer, iOS

(Full Time) Software Engineer, iOS at Ambient.ai (United States)

Software Engineer, iOS

Ambient.ai United States

Date Posted: 31 Oct, 2022

Work Location: Palo Alto, United States

Salary Offered: Not Specified

Job Type: Full Time

Experience Required: No experience required

Remote Work: No

Stock Options: No

Vacancies: 1 available

Ambient.ai is an AI company headquartered in Palo Alto on a mission to prevent as many security incidents as possible. Our breakthrough technology combines cutting-edge deep learning with a contextual knowledge model to achieve human-like perception ability. Ambient's flagship product has been deployed by multiple Fortune 100 companies to solve a mission-critical problem in a way that has never been possible.

The company was founded in 2017 by Shikhar Shrestha and Vikesh Khanna who are experts in artificial intelligence from Stanford University who previously built iconic products at Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Dropbox. We are a Series-B company backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), SV Angel, YCombinator, and visionary angels like Jyoti Bansal, Mark Leslie, and Elad Gil.

Recently named on the YC Top Companies List 2021 and 2022, and the Forbes Cloud 100 Rising Stars 2020, we’re achieving the impossible daily and transforming an industry that has seen little innovation for decades. We are always looking for passionate people that enjoy tackling the toughest problems with cutting-edge AI/ML. Come join us!

What you will contribute:

• As the first product engineer on the team focusing on mobile, you will lead the development of Ambient's first iOS application from the ground up.
• You will be a lead driving iOS application and strategy.
• Implement customer-facing UI that is intuitive, simple, delightful, and optimized for iOS devices.
• Drive product roadmap and take ownership of several core components of the product.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, and engineering to solve challenging usability problems.
• Rapidly learn new developments on iOS to improve usability and performance.
• Guide the iOS application through the Apple review process.
• Create a magical user experience for our customers.

What you bring to Ambient.ai:

• The ideal candidate has an obsession with user experience.
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field with at least 5 years of experience building fast and intuitive iOS applications.
• Experience shipping one or more iOS apps, ideally currently available in the App Store.
• Proficiency in Swift or Objective-C and knowledge of various iOS SDKs (UIKit, AppKit, etc.) and Xcode.
• Personal projects that show an aptitude for technical excellence or product sensibility.
• Advanced analytical thinking and experience with making product decisions based on data and A/B testing.
• Experience with measuring product metrics.
• Interest in innovations within the mobile industry.

Why join us:

• We are creating an entirely new category within a 180+ billion-dollar physical security industry.
• Full-time employees receive stock options for the opportunity to share ownership and the success of the company.
• We offer unlimited PTO and we want you to take the time you need when you need it to balance your life and recharge your batteries.
• Comprehensive health care package (health, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, legal services, and 401k plan).
• Employee Referral Program.
• Latest tech and awesome swag delivered to your door.
• WFH Stipend- We offer a $50 monthly stipend for phone and a $50 monthly stipend for wifi.
• Virtual Happy Hours and fun activities.
• Employee Resource Group- Belonging is an important part of doing your best work. ERGs provide support and community to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we’d love for you to join or create one.
• Enjoy a full range of team off-sites with your awesome co-workers, fully stocked kitchen, and catered lunches (post-covid in Bay Area HQ).

At Ambient.ai, we respect and admire the builders and the creators. Send us your most incredible project - we'd love to see it.

Ambient.ai is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ambient does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ambient is an E-Verify participant.