Job Description We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer-iOS (Foundations) (all genders) with a strong focus on platform development, to join our Pandora Foundations Tribe. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of our IOS platform infrastructure, ensuring it is scalable, modular, and built for extensibility. You will have a significant impact on how we build and deliver mobile applications. Equally important is your ability to empower and enable your colleagues to grow in their roles. You will be a role model in introducing change, demonstrating that challenging objectives can be achieved. By rallying and inspiring other engineers, you will help drive innovation and ensure that together we accomplish even the most demanding projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with the IOS ecosystem, a deep understanding of the platform, is comfortable working with CI/CD pipelines and a passion for building efficient, reusable components. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience across multiple IOS applications and services. Key Responsibilities: Platform Architecture & Strategy: Lead the architecture, development, and implementation of IOS components, ensuring they are modular, maintainable, and aligned with the long-term vision of the organization. Reusable Component Development: Design and implement scalable libraries, SDKs, and shared modules to be used across various IOS applications. Establish best practices for creating reusable components that promote code consistency and maintainability. Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate with various product, UX, and mobile teams to understand product requirements and ensure platform capabilities can support both current and future needs. Performance & Optimization: Lead the efforts in performance monitoring and optimization at the platform level, ensuring smooth operation across a wide range of devices. Identify and fix system-wide issues related to memory management, threading, and other core components. Security & Compliance: Ensure that the platform adheres to security best practices and is compliant with industry standards. Integrate security features and protections directly into the platform layer to safeguard apps from vulnerabilities. Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the IOS engineering teams, helping to mentor staff, senior and mid-level engineers. Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, always raising our technical bar. Research & Innovation: Stay up-to-date on the latest IOS platform developments and contribute to long-term innovation by bringing cutting-edge technology and platform-level advancements to the team.