Tata Elxsi is seeking a skilled and experienced iOS Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing high-performance applications for Apple platforms, with a focus on media streaming and SDK development.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the Apple Player SDK for iOS, tvOS, and other Apple platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and engineers to enhance video playback experiences.
• Optimize streaming performance for low latency, high quality, and smooth playback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to media streaming, buffering, and DRM.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.
• Stay updated with Apple’s latest technologies and industry’s best practices.
• Document technical solutions and evaluate trade-offs using the latest streaming media technologies.
• Provide on-call support for critical customer-facing production issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee their design and code quality.

Required Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of software development experience with a strong focus on iOS and tvOS development (OTT experience is mandatory).
• Proficiency in Swift and UIKit with performance optimization experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and debugging capabilities in production environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with large-scale application architecture, scalability, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of design and architectural patterns such as MVVM, MVP, and SOLID principles.

Preferred Skills

• Deep understanding of AVFoundation, HLS, and video streaming protocols.
• Experience with DRM technologies such as FairPlay, Widevine, and PlayReady.
• Prior experience with video playback on iOS or tvOS applications.
• At least one year of experience in technical leadership role.
• User interface development using SwiftUI.
• Familiarity with video analytics and telemetry.