iOS Engineer, Augmented Reality
About Overlay Overlay is building the world’s first intelligent makeup robot—reimagining beauty application through robotics, perception, and design. As a venture-backed, pre-launch startup, we’re defining a new category of personal robotics at the intersection of self-expression and engineering. We’re a small team inventing what doesn’t yet exist—and turning it into something beautiful. Although we're still in stealth we are backed by top-tier investors. As an iOS Engineer specializing in Augmented Reality at Overlay, you will play a crucial role in developing the mobile application that drives our cutting-edge hardware. You will be responsible for establishing best practices, collaborating with cross-functional peers, and influencing software design and architecture to create scalable and maintainable code. The Team Overlay engineers work closely with the founders to influence product direction, company roadmap, and business outcomes We enjoy shipping features, moving fast, and being scrappy We are receptive to feedback and continuously work on improving both our product and our craft We work out of our Oakland office together
What You’ll Do:
- Design, architect and implement well-tested Swift and Objective-C software
- Conceptualize, develop, and launch new features
- Collaborate with hardware—you’ll be working directly with our robotics team to connect AR perception to physical motion
- Embody our company values of ownership, velocity and craft
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years experience developing iOS apps using SwiftStrong understanding of iOS UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
- Experience with building AR applications
- Experience using frameworks like UlKit, ARKit, etc.
- Ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs independently and make informed decisions to balance performance, scalability, and maintainability
- You can take a concept from idea to prototype in a fast-paced environment
- You are energized by collaborating in-office with your peers
Bonus Points:
- Deep understanding of iOS performance optimization
- Experience developing highly successful apps that enjoy wide scale distribution
- Experience with design/development/use of analytics solutions
- Attention to detail, creativity, and a passion for AR technologies
- Passion for human-centered hardware
Benefits:
- Highly competitive salary & equity 401(k) matching program
- Supportive Flexible Time Off program, plus 10 paid holidays
- Best-in-class medical, dental & vision insurance
- Commuter benefits for transit or parking
- Located in downtown Oakland, next door to a BART station
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $175,000–$225,000 annually based on level in addition to equity & benefits.