ALSO. · 12 hours ago
Staff Mobile App Developer, iOS
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $250K/yr
6+ years expALSO. is an electric mobility company focused on creating innovative small EVs. As the founding iOS engineer, you will lead the design and development of a customer-facing mobile app that connects to the flagship EV, ensuring a seamless user experience and collaborating with various teams to integrate features and establish mobile architecture.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, build, and ship the first version of ALSO's native iOS app, from onboarding to vehicle control features and beyond
Integrate with our flagship EV via BLE to support core product functionality (e.g., pairing, unlocking, controls)
Collaborate with firmware and backend teams to define BLE protocols and backend APIs
Establish mobile architecture and app infrastructure (UI frameworks, networking, local storage, metrics and crash tracking)
Build elegant, performant, and reliable user interfaces using modern iOS paradigms (Swift, SwiftUI, Combine)
Own app security and data privacy concerns—from secure BLE sessions to user auth and local storage
Help define and evolve app dev workflows (CI/CD, testing, release process)
Create clear, scalable code with documentation and test coverage that enables future team growth
Partner with Product, bringing technical input to UX tradeoffs and feature design
Manage third-party vendors and offshore agencies to scale capacity as team grows
Help grow a world-class backend team through mentorship, hiring input, and engineering best practices
Qualification
Required
6+ years of iOS development experience, with multiple apps shipped to the App Store
Strong proficiency in Swift, with experience in SwiftUI, Combine, and modern Apple frameworks
Deep experience integrating mobile apps with BLE-connected IoT devices, including: Writing and consuming custom GATT services and characteristics, Handling BLE state machines, background reconnection, and connection robustness, Familiarity with Apple-specific BLE services (e.g. AMS, ANCS, LE Audio, BLE HID) and experience with mFI, Comfortable debugging complex BLE interactions with tools like nRF Connect, Bluetooth sniffers, or Xcode Instruments
Familiarity with mobile + firmware integration cycles (e.g., coordinating protocol changes with embedded teams, handling device telemetry and updates)
Experience working with backend APIs, secure credential exchange, and data synchronization
Experience with communication frameworks, Core Networking, Nearby, and Wallet
Worked on applications with online, limited connectivity, and offline modes
Passion for clean architecture, scalable code, and fast iteration
Preferred
Bonus: Launched multi-language apps on App Store Connect
Benefits
Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.
Company
ALSO.
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$305MKey Investors
GreenoaksEclipse Ventures
2025-07-08Series Unknown· $200M
2025-03-26Series Unknown· $105M
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