About the Job

IMG.LY is the creative engine behind beautiful video and photo editing experiences, our SDK is empowering hundreds of Apps—from Fortune100 companies to new startups. We build tools that fuel creativity. At our core, we’re a tight-knit crew of coders, designers, and engineers from all kinds of backgrounds, united by our maker-mindset and our shared passion for solving hard problems and building valuable, game-changing stuff.

Your Role

As a Software Engineer at IMG.LY, you'll become a central figure in our Creative Engine team. Driven by a passion for technical excellence and a commitment to developing market-leading creative solutions, you’ll help define the next generation of creative technology used by renowned global brands like Amazon and Hootsuite.

Your profile

• Drive the future development of our CreativeEditor SDK.
• Enhance the native iOS editor UI by implementing innovative features.
• Advocate for and implement best practices in UI/UX design to ensure an intuitive and seamless workflow.
• Design and refine robust intuitive APIs that empower developers to seamlessly integrate our creative editing features into diverse applications.
• Make informed architectural decisions to ensure high standards of code quality, structure, and maintainability.
• Work collaboratively with cross-team to propose and evaluate new features and improvements, participating in strategic planning and team alignment.
• Optimize the performance and scalability of the CreativeEditor SDK.
• Provide technical support to developers integrating our SDK, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a smooth adoption process.
• Create and maintain clear, high-quality technical documentation.

About You:

• You have a proven history of developing and delivering high-quality iOS applications.
• You possess expert-level proficiency in SwiftUI, capable of crafting complex UI components with a keen eye for design and aesthetics.
• You have a deep understanding of iOS development principles and the application lifecycle.
• You’re experienced in code architecture and building modular and reusable software components balancing performance and clarity.
• You’re passionate about technology, staying updated on industry trends, and eager to learn new tools and methodologies.
• You thrive in a remote environment, demonstrating excellent self-motivation, time management, and accountability for delivering results.
• You have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• You’re a collaborative team player with a positive and supportive attitude, fostering a productive work environment.
• You’re proficient in English, facilitating effective communication and collaboration within an international, distributed team.
• You are a resident of the EU and / or you are authorized to travel and work throughout the entire EU.

Bonus Skills:

• Have you already built an SDK? If you nod in agreement, we need to speak.
• Perhaps you enjoy contributing to open-source projects, sharing your wisdom through a blog, or mentoring others in the developer community.

Assets

• Permanent Contracts & Competitive Pay: Secure employment with competitive salaries.
• Germany & Global Hiring: Contracts in Germany; DEEL for others with equal benefits.
• EU & CET Timezone: Must be in the EU, within +/- 2 hours of CET.
• Remote Work Flexibility: Mastered remote work with a close-knit team.
• Quarterly Events: Remote and in-person team gatherings.
• Annual Retreats: All-expenses-paid trips to locations like Portugal, Montenegro, and Turkey.

Let’s talk business

Tell us about your recent projects and future goals—we care about who you are now and where you're heading. Sample projects are more valuable than a resume.
Hiring Process:

• 30-minute cultural fit discussion with our People Experience Manager
• 30-minute technical chat with hiring manager
• A roughly four hour "take-home" assignment
• Review and technical discussion with future colleagues
• Meetings with your prospective Team Lead and our CEO
• Decision-making phase

What you get out of it

• 25 days of vacation
• Equipment, premium gear, including MacBooks
• Support for attending conferences and Meet-Ups
• Support for growth of your personal and professional skills
• Monthly allowance for co-working spaces
• Frequent in person meetings with team members
• Annual company wide retreat for 1 week
• Quarterly team-wide offsite

About us

IMG.LY is a dynamic and product led company with a distributed team delivering the market-leading solution for photo, video, and creative editing across industries. Our fully-customizable SDKs powers over millions of video and photo creations every month, as well as thousands of apps. Whether it's powering Marketing Tech, enhancing Print-on-Demand Services, elevating Social Media Apps, or supporting Creative Agencies, IMG.LY is the go-to choice. For renowned brands like Amazon, Brother, HP, and Hootsuite for their user's creative editing needs. Our close-knit team of over 50 individuals is composed of tech-savvy, creative, and open-minded professionals who prioritize transparency and open communication.