Senior software engineer

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Fandango is hiring a Senior Mobile Software Engineer, iOS to join our Mobile Engineering team. The Mobile Engineering group develops cutting-edge features for Fandango and various Versant properties. These features power customer-facing applications and extend services to movie enthusiasts. You’ll have the opportunity to work with top-tier equipment, a talented team, and competitive compensation, knowing each day you are making a difference in the lives of movie goers.

Job Duties

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance mobile applications for platforms using Xcode, Swift and Objective-C.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver feature-rich, user-friendly mobile experiences that align with business goals.
• Lead architectural discussions and ensure mobile applications are scalable, secure, and maintainable, while optimizing for performance.
• Implement best coding practices by conducting code reviews, writing tests, and integrating automated testing strategies to ensure high-quality code.
• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot, and optimize for efficiency and scalability across various platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering growth and learning within the team. Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile development tools, technologies, and trends, and assess their applicability to improve team performance and product quality.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to ensure smooth and efficient CI/CD pipelines for mobile application releases.
• Support the full software development lifecycle from concept to post-release monitoring and issue resolution.

Our Technical Stack Programming Languages: Swift Objective-C UI Framework: UIKit SwiftUI

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent training/experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing mobile applications for iOS with strong knowledge of Swift and Objective-C.
• Strong understanding of native iOS development, including platform-specific APIs, user interface guidelines, and performance optimization.
• Experience working in a continuous integration environment and adhering to best practices for testing, including unit and integration tests.
• Proven ability to architect scalable, secure, and maintainable mobile applications.
• Familiarity with App Store submission processes.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and backend service integration.
• Strong skills in version control systems (Git) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience developing high-volume mobile applications.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented design, and event-driven architecture. Knowledge of mobile security best practices, including encryption and secure data storage.
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs like Firebase, Push Notifications, and analytics tools.
• Experience leading engineering teams and contributing to a collaborative, learning-focused culture.

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-Versant worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence. #LI-remote

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

For LA County and City Residents Only: VERSANT Media will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at VERSANT via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from VERSANT's Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by VERSANT as a result of the referral or through other means.