Senior Software Engineer II - iOS

Careem is dedicated to building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, aiming to simplify everyday life by enhancing mobility, food and grocery delivery, payment management, and more. Since its inception in 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains to earn income, served more than 70 million customers, and created a thriving platform for the region’s leading talent and entrepreneurs. Operating in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan, Careem is now entering a new era driven by artificial intelligence. The company is seeking curious and solution-oriented AI professionals to develop innovative tools, automate workflows, and create meaningful impact by streamlining operations, improving customer experience, and reimagining internal systems. This full-time role offers significant opportunities for professional growth while contributing to regional transformation.

Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop advanced, scalable iOS applications using Swift.
- Independently write high-quality, performant, and reliable code to address assigned tasks and resolve bugs.
- Collaborate closely with product and design teams to translate end-user requirements into effective technical solutions.
- Conduct thorough unit testing to ensure code robustness, covering edge cases, usability, and overall reliability.
- Participate in on-call rotations to promptly address and resolve incidents within agreed service levels.
- Actively engage in agile and engineering practices, contributing to continuous process improvements.
- Mentor and support junior engineers to promote team development and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to multiplatform libraries using Kotlin to support cross-platform development initiatives.

Required Qualifications
- At least 6 years of experience in iOS application development, with extensive expertise in Swift, standard libraries, and iOS frameworks.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Strong understanding of the mobile development lifecycle and best practices.
- In-depth knowledge of the mobile landscape, including architectures, trends, and emerging technologies.
- Solid experience with interactive application development paradigms on Android, including memory management, file I/O, network programming, concurrency, multithreading, and app store publishing.
- Proficiency in reactive programming frameworks such as RxSwift or Combine.
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with remote teams in Agile/Scrum environments to deliver high-quality software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for both formal and informal interactions.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably similar to Bitrise.
- Familiarity with SwiftUI and structured concurrency concepts.
- Knowledge of developing scalable SDKs and libraries.
- Proven track record of applying professional software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

Careem offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment where employees can learn from talented peers and contribute to a meaningful mission focused on regional impact. The company provides a flexible work schedule with four days in the office and one day remote, along with the option to work remotely from any country for up to 30 days annually. Additional benefits include unlimited vacation days, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and fitness reimbursements for activities such as gym memberships, health clubs, and training classes. This role presents an excellent opportunity to advance your career while making a tangible difference in a rapidly evolving market.