Senior Software Engineer II - iOS

Careem is building the Everything App to serve the greater Middle East, aiming to simplify everyday life by integrating transportation, food and grocery ordering, payment management, and more. Since 2012, the company has empowered over 2.5 million Captains to earn income and served more than 70 million customers across 70+ cities in 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan. As Careem enters a new AI-driven phase, it is looking for talented AI professionals who can harness artificial intelligence to create impactful tools, automate workflows, and improve operational efficiency, customer experience, and internal systems. Joining Careem means contributing to meaningful regional impact while advancing your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop advanced, scalable iOS applications using Swift.
- Independently write high-quality, performant, and reliable code to address assigned tasks and 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, including handling edge cases and usability scenarios.
- Participate in on-call rotations to promptly resolve incidents within defined service level agreements (SLAs).
- Actively engage in agile and engineering best practices, contributing to their ongoing improvement.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers to support team development and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to multiplatform libraries using Kotlin, enhancing cross-platform capabilities.

Required Qualifications
- At least 6 years of experience in iOS application development, with extensive use of 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.
- Solid knowledge of the mobile landscape, including architectures, trends, and emerging technologies.
- Proficiency in interactive application development paradigms on Android, including memory management, file I/O, network programming, concurrency, multithreading, and app store publishing processes.
- Experience with 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 verbal and written communication skills, adaptable to both formal and informal settings.

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

Careem offers a collaborative work environment where employees can learn from inspiring professionals and contribute to impactful projects in a region with significant growth potential. The company supports a flexible work schedule, with four days in the office and one day remote, plus the option to work remotely from anywhere in the world for 30 days annually. Employees benefit from unlimited vacation days, with tailored arrangements for individual contributors in technical roles. Additional perks include healthcare coverage and fitness reimbursements for gym memberships, health clubs, and training classes. This position is based in Karachi, Pakistan, offering an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organization committed to innovation and regional impact.