Lead iOS Engineer

Lead iOS Engineer ($150k - $185k)GEOSPACE LLC · Hybrid in Minneapolis · Full-TimeGEOSPACE is a startup out of Minneapolis, doing exciting work with 3D for the real estate industry. We are focused and thoughtful, with new perspectives on acquiring, transforming, and applying data in this space unlike anyone before us. We're looking for a creative, adventurous mind to join our team and help us blaze a trail through the wonderfully complex world of point clouds, geometry, and architecture. We're early stage, well-funded, and moving fast with a clear vision and the resources to execute it. Our team operates as equals—no egos, just energetic, driven people solving hard problems together.The Role We're looking for a Senior iOS Developer to own and lead our mobile application - the front door of everything we build. You'll be responsible for the scanning experience that captures the raw spatial data our entire pipeline depends on, which means your work directly shapes the quality of everything downstream. This is a lead position and collaboration is crucial. You will be working closely with our data science team, computer vision engineers, backend and frontend teams, project lead, and CEO. What You'll OwnLead all iOS development for our 3D scanning mobile applicationBuild and optimize the LiDAR scanning pipeline using ARKit and Apple's depth APIsCollaborate with our computer vision and data science team on on-device preprocessing and frame capture strategyOwn the full app lifecycle - architecture, development, TestFlight distribution, and App Store deploymentContribute to decisions on scanning UX, data quality thresholds, and on-device vs. server-side processing tradeoffsRequired5+ years of iOS development in SwiftHands-on production experience with ARKitDemonstrated experience working with LiDAR point cloud data on Apple hardwareExperience managing TestFlight pipelines and App Store submissionsStrong understanding of iOS performance, memory management, and concurrencyAI-forward mindset - leverage AI to further your depth and velocityAbility to work onsite in Minneapolis at least part of the week (hybrid)Nice to HaveFamiliarity with depth super-resolution techniques (e.g. Prompt Depth Anything or similar)Experience integrating iOS apps with GCP-hosted backend servicesComfort reading computer vision research papers and translating concepts into implementationTHIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IFYou are unusually obsessed with hard problems. Your current skills or even what you've done before is less important than your ability to go all-in and accomplish anything that you set your mind to.You have excellent communication and candor. You’ll be communicating directly with engineers and collaborating with us on key decisions.You have startup mentality and you are fueled by creativity, perseverance, and grit.Compensation & BenefitsSalary: $150,000 - $185,000 (based on experience), plus bonusEquity: Meaningful equity stake in an early-stage companyFlexibility: Hybrid/remote options available for the right candidateGrowth: Ground-floor opportunity to shape a product and teamImpact: Your work will directly influence our product and directionWho Thrives HereYou're energetic and ambitious. You care deeply about code quality but know when to ship. You love mentoring others and get excited about solving novel problems. You want to be part of something from the ground floor, not just another cog in a corporate machine.Our ValuesLead with kindness: We foster support, trust, & respectTeam of equals: No hierarchy of egos, just collaborative problem-solvingClear vision: We know where we're going and how to get thereMove fast: We're well-funded and empowered to executeQuality matters: We build things right, not just fast