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Senior Mobile SDK Engineer

$136.60K - $170.90K/yr

About the Role We're looking for a Senior Mobile SDK Engineer to build mobile SDKs that enable large hotel brands and enterprise customers to embed Canary's platform into their own apps. You'll also ...

Senior Mobile SDK Engineer

Concord, NC · Remote

$136.60K - $170.90K/yr

About the Role We're looking for a Senior Mobile SDK Engineer to build mobile SDKs that enable large hotel brands and enterprise customers to embed Canary's platform into their own apps. You'll also ...

$244K - $305K/yr

As a Senior SDK Engineer on Ditto's SDKs team, you will own the developer experience for our React Native SDK-one of the most popular ways developers integrate Ditto's real-time, offline-first ...

As an SDK Engineer on LaunchDarkly's AI Configs team, you'll build the primary touchpoint that our customers interact with on a daily basis. You'll drive the development of the SDK that enables ...

Most companies hire SDK engineers per language. We don't. We're recruiting AI-assisted SDK wizards , engineers who: * learn new languages quickly * use AI to accelerate development * build tooling to ...

Senior Software Engineer - SDK

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$144.30K - $190.30K/yr

Most companies hire SDK engineers per language. We don't. We're recruiting AI-assisted SDK wizards , engineers who: * learn new languages quickly * use AI to accelerate development * build tooling to ...

The Role The Games SDK team is responsible for the SDK libraries that game developers use to access the functionality of the Netflix Games Platform, implementing it across several supported platforms ...

OR · On-site

$139.90K/yr

The Role The Games SDK team is responsible for the SDK libraries that game developers use to access the functionality of the Netflix Games Platform, implementing it across several supported platforms ...

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Sdk Engineer information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an SDK Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an SDK Engineer, you need strong programming skills (often in languages like Java, C++, or Swift), a solid understanding of API design, and experience with software development lifecycles, typically backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with version control systems (like Git), build tools, automated testing frameworks, and continuous integration systems is essential. Excellent problem-solving abilities, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset help you work effectively with product teams and external developers. These skills ensure the development of robust, user-friendly SDKs that accelerate integration and adoption across diverse platforms.

What are some common challenges SDK Engineers face when integrating SDKs with various platforms?

SDK Engineers often encounter challenges related to compatibility and performance when integrating SDKs across different platforms, such as iOS, Android, and web. Ensuring consistent functionality and user experience despite varying platform constraints and dependencies requires thorough testing and strong debugging skills. Additionally, SDK Engineers must stay updated with frequent platform updates and changes to maintain seamless integration and minimize technical debt. Collaboration with product managers, QA testers, and client developers is essential to address integration issues quickly and effectively.

What is an SDK Engineer?

An SDK Engineer is a software developer who specializes in designing, building, and maintaining Software Development Kits (SDKs). SDKs are collections of tools, libraries, and documentation that enable other developers to build applications for specific platforms or services. SDK Engineers ensure these kits are robust, easy to use, and well-documented, often working closely with product teams and external developers. Their role may include writing code samples, managing updates, and troubleshooting integration issues.

What is the difference between Sdk Engineer vs Mobile Developer?

AspectSdk EngineerMobile Developer
Required SkillsSDK development, API integration, programming (Java, C++, Python)Mobile app development, UI/UX design, programming (Swift, Kotlin)
Work EnvironmentSoftware companies, tech firms, API providersApp development companies, startups, tech firms
CertificationsRelevant programming certifications, API design coursesMobile development certifications (e.g., Android, iOS)
Industry UsageHigh in companies creating SDKs for platforms or servicesHigh in companies building consumer-facing mobile apps

While both roles involve programming and software development, Sdk Engineers focus on creating and maintaining SDKs and APIs used by developers, whereas Mobile Developers primarily build mobile applications for end-users. The roles often overlap in programming skills but differ in their core focus and deliverables.

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Senior SDK Engineer, Unity Ads (iOS)

Senior SDK Engineer, Unity Ads (iOS)

Unity Technologies

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$164.90K/yr

Other

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

The opportunity
We are hiring a Senior SDK Engineer to act as a senior individual contributor on the iOS SDK, owning features or subsystems end-to-end from design through implementation and maintenance.

This is a chance to work at the exciting intersection of SDK development, machine learning, and data infrastructure. Join us to create innovative solutions that propel advertising technology forward, impacting billions of global ad experiences while ensuring privacy and compliance.

What you'll be doing

  • Act as a senior individual contributor on the iOS SDK, owning features or subsystems end-to-end from design through implementation and maintenance.
  • Contribute to the development and evolution of the iOS SDK architecture within established platform direction and guardrails.
  • Implement reliable, performant iOS SDK components with strong attention to threading, lifecycle, and main-thread safety.
  • Identify and fix production crashes, performance issues, and regressions, and contribute to improving overall SDK stability.
  • Proactively improve existing code, abstractions, and development practices to enhance maintainability and reliability.
  • Exercise sound technical judgment in balancing correctness, performance, and delivery timelines.
  • Collaborate closely with Android engineers, backend teams, product managers, and QA to ensure consistent SDK behavior and safe integrations.
  • Participate in design and code reviews, providing thoughtful feedback and raising engineering quality across the team.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of professional iOS development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Swift.
  • Experience developing iOS SDKs.
  • Familiarity with Ads SDKs, monetization platforms, or other performance-sensitive mobile systems.
  • Familiarity with cross-platform SDK alignment and shared contracts between iOS and Android.
  • Experience with SDK observability, diagnostics, and release processes.
  • Knowledge of mobile security and privacy best practices.
  • Experience operating in large, mature codebases with a focus on stability and backwards compatibility.

Additional information

  • Relocation support is not available for this position
  • Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Life at Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is the world's leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D - closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com.

Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators.If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form to let us know.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.

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