iOS Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Technical Leadership

· Lead architecture, design, and development efforts for high-scale, video-rich iOS applications

· Ensure the team delivers performant, secure, and maintainable Swift-based code leveraging frameworks like SwiftUI, UIKit, Combine

· Oversee deep integrations with video playback (HLS, DASH), personalization engines, and real-time APIs

· Drive consistency, scalability, and shared services across mobile platforms

· Collaborate with AI/ML and backend teams to embed personalized experiences within the iOS app

Team Management & Mentorship

· Manage, coach, and grow a team of iOS engineers—fostering ownership, creativity, and continuous improvement

· Lead technical reviews and support knowledge sharing through documentation and internal talks

· Promote a high bar for engineering excellence including automated testing, CI/CD, and observability

· Hire and onboard new engineers, helping them succeed in a fast-paced media environment

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Work closely with Product, Design, UX Research, QA, Data, and Platform teams to shape and deliver user-first features

· Partner with the Design team to ensure platform consistency, brand alignment, and accessibility standards are upheld

· Translate business objectives into reliable technical solutions that scale across audiences and platforms

Delivery & Operational Excellence

· Own KPIs such as app performance, crash-free sessions, release cadence, and user engagement

· Implement monitoring, crash reporting, and proactive error handling practices

· Champion fast iteration without compromising quality—leading a high-trust team that delivers frequently

· Actively participate in incident triage and escalation for mobile issues in production

· 7+ years of iOS development experience, with 2+ years managing or leading high-performing engineering teams

· Expert-level knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and AVFoundation

· Proven experience building and maintaining iOS applications at scale, especially for video and content-driven platforms

· Strong understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns, and secure data handling

· Deep experience with video streaming technologies, including HLS, DASH, and custom playback frameworks

· Familiarity with GraphQL or REST APIs, mobile analytics, feature flags, and experimentation frameworks

· Working knowledge of CI/CD tools like Bitrise, Fastlane, and GitHub Actions

· Commitment to quality and performance through test automation, accessibility, and usability

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a user- and product-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience building apps for high-traffic media or streaming brands

· Knowledge of privacy regulations and mobile compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA)

· Familiarity with personalization, content tagging, or ML-driven content systems

· Experience aligning with cross-platform engineering strategies and shared component libraries

What We Offer

What We Offer At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities:

· Sweat it out – Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes

· Eat up – Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars

· Commute-friendly – Free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City

· Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

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.

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.