Senior App Engineer

Location: Remote or Chattanooga, TNType: Full-timeTeam Size: Small, high-impact product teamAbout LegacyboxWe help families preserve the things that only exist once.From VHS tapes and film reels to printed photos, negatives, slides, DVDs, camcorder cassettes, memory cards, and phones, we digitize the media that matters most so families can revisit and share those moments for generations to come.But we believe the future of Legacybox is much larger than digitization alone.We are building a long-term family memory platform designed to help families preserve, organize, explore, and share their history together.We are not in the digitization business. We are in the irreplaceable business.The RoleWe are hiring a Senior Mobile & TV Platform Engineer to help transform Legacybox from a web-first product into a native, multi-screen family memory experience.This role sits at the intersection of product, engineering, platform architecture, video/media systems, and consumer experience.You will lead the technical evolution of our customer experience across native iOS and companion TV platforms, helping families engage with their memories in the places where they naturally relive them: on their phones, on the couch, and together as a household.That means helping us build and scale experiences across:native iPhone and iPad appsApple TV (tvOS)smart TV platforms (Roku, Android TV / Google TV, Fire TV, Samsung, or similar)media playback and long-form video experiencesphoto browsing and memory viewing experiencesaccount, family, and multi-user experiencescross-platform architecture and shared logicperformance-sensitive playback, storage, and sync systemsThis is not a traditional app maintenance role.We are looking for someone who understands that our product is not just software. It is how families experience irreplaceable memories together.What You’ll DoLead Native App ExpansionHelp translate our web application into a best-in-class native iOS experienceBuild and improve iPhone and iPad experiences that feel fast, intuitive, and deeply polishedDefine where native experiences should differ from web, rather than simply replicating screensImprove performance, offline resilience, responsiveness, and platform-native behaviorBuild TV & Living Room ExperiencesArchitect and launch companion TV applications across priority platformsCreate simple, elegant playback experiences for home videos, photos, and shared family memoriesDesign for lean-back, remote-first interaction patternsHelp make Legacybox a product families experience together, not just individuallyShape Cross-Platform ArchitecturePartner with engineering leadership on long-term architecture decisionsIdentify what should be shared across platforms vs. purpose-built nativelyImprove reliability around APIs, authentication, media handling, caching, and syncHelp establish scalable engineering patterns for mobile and TV productsBuild Media-Heavy Consumer ExperiencesImprove long-form video playback, chaptering, scrubbing, and discoveryBuild rich photo and memory browsing experiencesOptimize performance for large media libraries and asset-heavy experiencesEnsure speed, reliability, and polish across lower-bandwidth or constrained environmentsRaise Technical StandardsPartner closely with Product, Design, Backend, and Platform teamsContribute to engineering culture, code quality, testing, and release rigorHelp us move fast without creating fragile systemsRaise the bar for craftsmanship across all customer-facing softwareWhat We’re Looking For5+ years experience in iOS, mobile, connected-device, or consumer platform engineeringStrong experience building native iOS applications using Swift and modern Apple frameworksExperience shipping production-grade apps to the App StoreExperience with video, media playback, streaming, or large asset-heavy interfacesStrong systems thinking around architecture, performance, and scalabilityComfort working across frontend, API integration, and product decisionsAbility to independently drive initiatives from concept through launchHigh craftsmanship and strong attention to UX detailExperience working in small, fast-moving product teamsNice to HaveExperience with tvOS, Roku, Android TV, Fire TV, or Smart TV ecosystemsExperience designing shared cross-platform architecturesFamiliarity with React-based or web-first products transitioning to nativeExperience with media libraries, storage systems, sync, or offline-first behaviorExperience with subscriptions, consumer SaaS, or DTC productsFamiliarity with video chaptering, playback UX, or rich media browsingWhat Success Looks LikeLegacybox launches a best-in-class native iOS experienceFamilies can enjoy memories naturally across phone, tablet, and TVMedia playback becomes faster, more stable, and more delightfulLarge memory libraries feel responsive and easy to navigateEngineering standards improve across mobile and customer-facing architectureThe app becomes more central to the long-term customer relationshipLegacybox evolves from a web product into a true multi-platform family memory experienceInterview ProcessWe respect your time and keep our process focused and efficient:1. Initial Screen (30 min)Get to know each other. Discuss your experience, platform expertise, and what you’re looking for.2. Technical Deep Dive (60 min)Walk through past systems, apps, architecture decisions, and tradeoffs.3. Practical ChallengeA domain-relevant challenge focused on product thinking, platform architecture, or media experience design.4. Team Fit (45 min)Meet the team. Discuss collaboration style, ownership, and how you work cross-functionally.5. Final Discussion (30 min)Talk about comp, logistics, and next steps. If we’re both excited, we’ll make an offer.Total time commitment: ~4–5 hours spread over 2–3 weeksCompensation & BenefitsSalaryCompetitive salary based on experience and location.BenefitsHealth insurance – Medical, dental, vision (100% premium covered for employee)401(k) matching – We match contributionsPTO – Actually encouraged to use itRemote work – Work from anywhere in the USProfessional development – Conference tickets, courses, booksLatest equipment – MacBook Pro, external monitors, accessoriesPerksFlexible hours – Core overlap time, but otherwise work when you’re most productiveQuarterly team offsites – In-person collaboration and team buildingFree Legacybox service – Digitize your own family memoriesWhy Join UsThis is a rare opportunity to help define how families experience memory in the next era of Legacybox.We believe preserving memories is only the first step. The bigger opportunity is helping families relive, organize, explore, and share those memories across devices, generations, and living spaces.You will help shape the transition from a web-first archive into a multi-platform product where memories are experienced naturally on phones, tablets, and TVs.That means solving meaningful technical challenges around media, scale, playback, architecture, and shared family experiences — all in service of something deeply human.Work EnvironmentWe embrace a flexible approach to work. Many of our team members are fully remote, and we value results, communication, and craftsmanship above location. We also take great pride in our hometown of Chattanooga and our facilities there, where millions of irreplaceable family memories are carefully handled, digitized, and preserved.Whether working from home or visiting in person, you’ll be part of a team deeply rooted in quality, trust, and care. You’re always welcome in Chattanooga.