Mercedes Benz R&D North America

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA) is committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.

In our R&D facilities in the U.S., you will be surrounded by engineers, software developers and designers pushing technology boundaries to shape the future of our industry. We are not only focused on cars but also on the latest and greatest software, cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking innovation.

We are looking for a Senior iOS Mobile Developer to help advance the Mercedes me app for North America. This role will contribute to the design, development and maintenance of iOS experiences that enable Connected Car features and integrate the mobile app into Mercedes-Benz’s end-to-end customer experience. You will build on a highly rated application and expand its capabilities to meet business goals, customer expectations and North American market needs.

The Senior iOS Mobile Developer will work within a fast-paced, cross-functional team alongside mobile engineers, backend developers, product owners, UX designers, QA and global development partners. The role requires strong technical ownership, collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design judgement and a commitment to delivering high-quality mobile features across iPhone, Apple Watch and connected vehicle experiences.

Relocation assistance (domestic or international) is not provided for this position.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain iOS features for the Mercedes me connect mobile app serving North American customers.
• Lead iOS feature implementation architecture and strategy, aligning technical direction with product, UX, QA, backend and global stakeholders.
• Develop Connected Car experiences that integrate mobile app functionality with Mercedes-Benz vehicles, backend services and the broader digital ecosystem.
• Apply North American market expertise to identify customer needs, propose product improvements and support changes within infotainment and connected-car domains.
• Ensure the performance, quality, reliability, security and responsiveness of the iOS application across supported devices, including mobile phones and wearables.
• Collaborate with global teams to define, design, implement and ship new features in alignment with business priorities and release timelines.
• Take a proactive approach to root-cause analysis, incident resolution, defect prevention and continuous improvement of engineering practices.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks, resolve bugs reported by QA and improve code quality, maintainability and test coverage.
• Partner with Product and UX Design to clarify acceptance criteria, technical feasibility, customer experience requirements and story readiness.
• Participate actively in Scrum refinement and estimation sessions, accurately sizing work and delivering stories within agreed timelines.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, pull request quality, documentation and adherence to Mercedes-Benz development guidelines.
• Break down pull requests into manageable increments to support efficient review, testing and merge processes.
• Review and approve pull requests from other developers, providing constructive feedback and promoting engineering best practices.
• Support release readiness, app store publication activities and compliance with Apple Developer guidelines.
• Contribute to team KPIs and OKRs by focusing on prioritised roadmap items, delivery commitments and measurable product outcomes.
• Conduct competitor benchmarking and customer-experience analysis to recommend enhancements for the North American mobile app experience.
• Mentor junior developers through code reviews, pairing, shadowing, technical guidance and best-practice documentation.
• Foster continuous learning, inclusive collaboration and process improvement within a diverse engineering team.
• Work effectively in a global environment with peers and partners in Germany, India, China and other Mercedes-Benz development locations.
• Utilise diverse opinions, cultural perspectives and cross-functional expertise to improve product quality and customer value.
• Up to 25% travel may be required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related field).
• At least 5 years of native iOS development experience.
• Strong Swift coding skills.
• Solid understanding of mobile architectures such as MVP, MVVM and VIPER.
• Solid understanding of concurrency using async/await, Dispatch and Combine.
• Experience creating custom, pixel-perfect UIs.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins.
• Hands-on experience with unit testing.
• Hands-on experience publishing apps to the App Store.
• Solid understanding of Apple Developer guidelines.
• Experience in Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Exceptional time management and ownership for assigned tasks and feature developments.
• Frequent use of speech, vision, hearing, hands for computer use and presentations; frequent sitting, standing and reaching with hands.

Preferred Qualifications

• R&D engineering experience focused on vehicles, Mercedes-Benz products or connected mobility experiences.
• Working knowledge of infotainment, telematics, digital vehicle services and Connected Car ecosystems.
• Experience developing customer-facing mobile features that integrate with backend services, cloud platforms and vehicle systems.
• Experience supporting North American market requirements, customer expectations and regional product enhancements.
• Backend development experience or strong ability to collaborate with backend engineering teams.
• Track record of published mobile apps, preferably with high customer ratings or large active user bases.
• Experience mentoring engineers, improving development practices and contributing to team-level delivery goals.

Export Compliance

This position may involve access to export-controlled technology, hardware or software under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774 and possibly technical data, defence articles and defence services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. As such, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America may be required to obtain an export license or authorisation in accordance with United States law.

Why should you apply?

At MBRDNA you create digital ecosystems around cars, design a language between humans and machines, make cars even more intelligent and realise the new reality for cars. MBRDNA was honoured as one of the "Best Places to Work" by BuiltIn in January 2024, a testament to our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment. At each of our offices we foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring every team member can thrive and innovate.

Benefits for Full-Time

• Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Up to 15 company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (flexible time off for salaried employees), sick time and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance programme.
• Wellness/fitness reimbursement programme.

MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. MBRDNA is not responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of unsolicited resumes.

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