Senior Software Engineer iOS

Blacklane • London, UK • 1d ago

As a Senior Software Engineer - iOs at Blacklane’s chauffeur domain, you will play a pivotal role in crafting a great experience for our chauffeurs. You will be an active part of defining the team’s roadmap, reviewing pull requests and engaging in pair programming sessions as well as:

YOUR CHALLENGE:

Take a leading role in the architectural design and development of our chauffeur app while dealing with ambiguity of complex features
Mentor and foster a culture of continuous learning with your colleagues
Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure code quality and help your teammates grow
Utilize your strong problem-solving skills to solve complex technical issues
Stay updated with the latest advancements and emerging technologies and aid their integration into our projects
Collaborate with product and design to implement intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance the overall user experience
Lead conversations: Communicate across teams and our stakeholders to understand the big picture as mobile products extend to the services they use

ABOUT YOU:

Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to commit to team decisions
Can balance out engineering and product requirements
Comfortable with automated tests (unit, functional, end to end)
Confident to lead production incidents and investigate and resolve issues on the spot
Can mentor less experienced engineers to level up there soft and hard skills
Experience with GraphQL and/or REST and the network stack in general
Knowledge about automated CI/CD pipelines
5+ years of experience in iOS app development using Swift
Strong knowledge of iOS frameworks, design patterns, and best practices
Proficiency in Xcode and related development tools
Knowledge about App Store Releases, Fastlane, CocoaPods and SPM
Optional experience with tools like Phrase, Runway or Datadog

About Blacklane
Our mission is simple but powerful: to become the world’s leading premium, global chauffeur service. Operating in 50+ countries, we reimagine chauffeur-driven rides by prioritizing reliability, innovation, and first-class service at every step. Blacklane is also at the forefront of sustainable mobility efforts, continuously working to reduce our operational impact on the planet.

Our Company Culture
Blacklane has grown from a two-person startup in Berlin to a global team of over 300 people representing 54+ nationalities. Powered by our commitment to care, inclusion, innovation, and collaboration, we support employees through initiatives like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, and more.

Here are just a few examples of the ERGs fostering connection:

LGBTQIA+ Network – Advocating for inclusivity and championing allyship.
Bookclub – Encouraging cultural exchange, fostering discussion, critical thinking, and team engagement through shared reading and analysis.
Blacklane Cares Leave – Spend up to eight paid hours annually volunteering for causes meaningful to you.

We welcome—and actively support—employees to create or join the communities that are important to them.

Why join us in a Blacklane on the fast lane?

Fair Pay & Shared Success → We provide good salaries and automatically enroll all employees in our Virtual Stock Options Plan (VSOP). Your shares vest over four years, with full transparency on their value growth through Ledgy.
Blacklane Mystery Rides → As a valued contributor to our success and growth, we are pleased to offer you one complimentary ride per quarter to experience and evaluate our chauffeur services firsthand.
Learning & Development at Blacklane → We value the person beyond the CV, which is why we are committed to your continuous growth—not just for the company’s success, but for your own professional development. We believe that when our employees stay ahead, so does Blacklane. That’s why you have free access to thousands of online courses on LinkedIn Learning, tailored to your career aspirations, along with a unique learning experience designed for those stepping into leadership roles.
The way to your heart goes through your stomach? → If so, we’ve got something special for you, in Berlin: our weekly homecooked, quality office lunches. Not only do they fuel your mind and body, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues from all departments, fostering stronger bonds beyond your own division.
Your Health, No Compromise → with Nilo Health & WHOOP
We prioritize both your mental and physical well-being because a healthy team creates a thriving culture. That’s why we offer access to the Nilo Health platform for mental wellness and the WHOOP bracelet, after one year to support your fitness—available for you to use as you choose.
Social responsibility → We Care: Learn more about Miracle flights and the meaningful impact behind our commitment to making a difference.
Share your ideas with Blacklane’s C-Level - Our approachable C-Level team values your insights. Once a month, they host a consultation day where you’re invited to share your ideas, feedback, and constructive criticism—because your voice shapes our future.
Thrive Together: Our Hybrid Office Culture: At Blacklane, we believe in the power of in-person collaboration and connection. That’s why we follow a hybrid, 3 office day focused approach. This supports both our fast-paced growth and the building of strong, engaged teams. We know everyone’s situation is unique, so our hybrid setup still allows for flexibility when needed. If you’re excited about contributing in a dynamic, people-driven environment and value both teamwork and personal accountability, we’d love to hear from you!