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ABOUT AIR APPS At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger- and moving faster. We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018 - and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco - we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide. Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe. Join us on this journey to redefine resource management - and change lives along the way. THE ROLE As a Mobile Software Architect at Air Apps, you will take the lead in designing scalable and performant mobile architecture for our suite of applications - primarily focused on iOS, with cross-functional knowledge of Android development considered a plus. You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to craft elegant and efficient solutions that support millions of users globally. This is a strategic and technical leadership role where your decisions will influence the long-term evolution of our mobile ecosystem. RESPONSIBILITIES - Define and lead the mobile architecture strategy, ensuring a scalable and maintainable foundation across projects. - Focus primarily on iOS architecture, libraries, and platform-specific patterns, while maintaining an understanding of Android frameworks. - Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to ensure architectural decisions align with product goals and user experience. - Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and performance guidelines. - Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on refactoring and scaling existing mobile applications. - Design APIs, SDKs, and modular components that can be reused across teams. - Guide decisions around third-party libraries, mobile tooling, and build/deployment pipelines. - Partner with backend and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration between mobile apps and services. - Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in mobile architecture, performance, and security. - Mentor mobile engineers and help elevate the team’s technical proficiency. REQUIREMENTS - Around 6+ years of experience in mobile development with a strong architectural mindset. - Deep expertise in iOS development using Swift (Objective-C knowledge is a plus). - Solid understanding of UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, and other modern iOS frameworks. - Experience with app performance optimization, modularization, and offline-first strategies. - Familiarity with Android development (Kotlin/Java) is a strong plus. - Experience integrating with APIs, handling mobile data storage, caching, and background tasks. - Strong knowledge of App Store submission, mobile security, and compliance guidelines. - Experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and deployment automation. - Strong communication skills and the ability to explain architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical team members. - Passion for clean code, design patterns (MVVM, VIPER, etc.), and scalable architecture. WHAT BENEFITS ARE WE OFFERING? - Apple hardware ecosystem for work. - Annual Bonus. - Medical Insurance (including vision & dental). - Disability insurance - short and long-term. - 401k up to 4% contribution. - Air Conference – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together. - Transportation budget - Free meals at the hub - Gym membership DIVERSITY & INCLUSION At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and persp