iOS Developer (SwiftUI) Offline

Skylum allows millions of photographers to make incredible images faster. Our award-winning software automates photo editing with the power of AI yet leaves all the creative control in the hands of the artist.
Join us on our mission to make photo editing enjoyable, easy, and accessible to anyone. You’ll be developing products with innovative technologies, providing value and inspiration for customers, and getting inspired in return.

Thanks to our incredible team of experts, we've built a collaborative space where you can constantly develop and grow in a supportive way. At the same time, we believe in the freedom to be creative. Our work schedule is flexible, and we trust you to give your best while we provide you with everything you need to make work hassle-free. Skylum is proud to be a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine not only with words but with actions. We regularly donate to various organizations to help speed up the Ukrainian victory. 
 

We are on a mission to create the world’s most advanced image and video editor for iOS and iPadOS. If you’re passionate about building sleek, high-performance apps with innovative UX and want to work with cutting-edge AI-powered photo tools, this is your chance to make an impact.

Main Goals:

• Develop an outstanding creative image and video editor with innovative, mobile-first UX for iOS and iPadOS.
• Implement intuitive, next-gen user interfaces for making creative content on mobile devices.

• Integrate and experiment with AI photo editing technologies and deliver them to end-users in a beautiful and functional way.

   

Your Daily Tasks Will Include:

• Design, prototype, and implement new product features using SwiftUI and Combine;
• Build beautiful, responsive UIs with smooth animations and real-time feedback;
• Optimize performance, profile bottlenecks, and ensure smooth user experiences across iPhone and iPad;
• Refactor, maintain, and support existing codebase using clean architecture principles;
• Actively participate in technical planning, clarify requirements, and collaborate with the team on architecture and user experience;
• Conduct code reviews and continuously improve development processes and coding standards.
   

Skills We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in iOS development (Swift; Objective-C & C++ as a plus);
• Proficiency with SwiftUI and UIKit; solid knowledge of Combine, Auto Layout, and declarative UI design;
• Strong grasp of OOP, design patterns (MVVM, MVC, Coordinator), and principles (SOLID, DRY, KISS, YAGNI);
• Excellent knowledge of CocoaTouch frameworks including Core Animation, Core Image, Core Data, Camera Framework;
• Deep understanding of iOS app lifecycle, system performance, memory management, and platform-specific nuances;
• Familiarity with unit testing, UI testing, and behavior-driven development;
• Experience developing or contributing to apps from scratch to App Store release;

• Base knowledge of Objective-C, C++11, and STL (used in bridging modules or performance-intensive tasks).

   

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with cross-platform development (Flutter, React Native, or Swift on macOS/iPadOS);
• Understanding of FRP concepts (RxSwift, ReactiveCocoa, or Combine);
• Practical experience with image processing, filters, or real-time visual effects (DSP knowledge is a plus);

• Background in photography or developing tools for creative professionals.

   

What we offer:

For personal growth:

• A chance to work with a strong team and a unique opportunity to make substantial contributions to our award-winning photo editing tools;
• An educational allowance to ensure that your skills stay sharp;
• English and German classes to strengthen your capabilities and widen your knowledge.

For comfort:

• A great environment where you’ll work with true professionals and amazing colleagues whom you’ll quickly call friends;
• The choice of working remotely or in our cozy office space located in Kyiv’s Podil, equipped with everything you might need for productive and comfortable work.
• The office is prepared for productive work in any conditions, including blackouts, since there are Starlinks, uninterruptible network connections, and two internet providers.
• There are also additional co-working spaces for the team in Lisbon and Warsaw.

For health:

• Medical insurance (for UA-based employees);
• Twenty-one days of paid sick leave per year;
• Paid psychological support (6 psychotherapy specialists to choose from)

For leisure:

• Twenty-one days of paid vacation per year;
• Fun times at our frequent team-building activities.