Senior Software Engineer, Mobile

VIA is making an impact, and so can you.

VIA is the digital infrastructure company mission-critical organizations rely on when speed and security matter most. The Department of War, government agencies, and global enterprises depend on VIA to disrupt corruption, defend critical infrastructure, and deliver humanitarian aid. VIA’s products span agentic AI, zero-trust identity, quantum-resistant data, and offline stablecoin payments. Every human and agentic AI action is intentionally captured, attributed, and defensible. Designed for sub-second speed and multi-decade defensibility.

An impressive mission requires an equally impressive Senior Software Engineer, Mobile

As a Senior Software Developer, specializing in mobile development, you will move beyond simple coding to thoughtful design. You will build a highly secure mobile backbone that delivers our mission to the world. We are looking for an innovator who is motivated to solve the complex challenge of balancing world-class security with flawless, intuitive user experiences. If you thrive in tackling inherent performance and security challenges in high-stakes mobile development, we’ve reserved a place for you.

In this role, you will:

Technical ownership and core delivery

Drive the end-to-end development, testing, and deployment of high-quality native applications for iOS (Swift) and Android

Maintain application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure broad compatibility across devices and OS versions

Secure mobile development

Architect and implement features focused on security and privacy, utilizing native mobile security frameworks

Implement secure data handling and storage, including the use of Secure Enclaves (or equivalent technologies)

Apply basic cryptography principles for data protection and secure communication within the mobile environment

Integrate VIA's backend microservices and secure APIs into the mobile application logic

Collaboration, strategy & best practices

Serve as a subject matter expert and provide technical leadership in mobile application development, ensuring VIA’s solutions meet the highest standards

Clearly articulate complex software designs, architectural choices, and technical processes to diverse audiences, including technical peers and non-technical stakeholders

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (UI/UX designers and backend developers) to ensure seamless, performant, and reliable application functionality

Participate in defining and upholding mobile development best practices, code reviews, and automated testing

Requirements

What you will bring to this role:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience

5+ years of professional experience developing and shipping native mobile applications

Proven proficiency in both native iOS development (Swift) and native Android development

Direct experience with native mobile security features, including Secure Enclaves (or equivalent secure storage mechanisms)

Working knowledge of basic cryptography principles and their application in mobile security

Strong experience integrating mobile applications with RESTful APIs and handling asynchronous data streams

Solid understanding of mobile UI/UX principles, architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVI, etc.), and performance optimization

Experience with digital wallets, biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID), or equivalent credential management systems is a significant plus

Familiarity with CI/CD processes for mobile application deployment (e.g., Fastlane, Jenkins, or similar)

Proficiency in TypeScript for building and maintaining robust mobile applications

What does it take to be a successful VIAneer? Let’s break it down, our VIAneers are:

Self-motivated and passionate about leaving everything they touch better than how they found it

Firm believers that people should love what they do and are eager to build a culture that enables them to do their best work

Creative problem solvers who respectfully challenge the status quo in the pursuit of excellence

People who lead discussions with curiosity and value diverse perspectives

Eager to explore new ideas, understand the power of feedback, and constantly seek opportunities to grow and develop their skills

Strong team players who thrive in collaborative environments and celebrate the success of others

Benefits

What can VIA do for you?

VIA offers competitive benefits, flexible work options, and individualized mentoring and growth opportunities. Here are just a few of our VIAneers’ favorite perks:

Compensation:

This role offers a salary range of $125,000 - $165,000 CAD

RRSP plan with up to 5% employer contribution

Health: A fully funded, top-tier health benefits plan, including vision and dental coverage, fully covered from day one, for your whole family

Family Support: Up to 24 weeks paid parental leave, a 4-week paid ramp-back program, and a $10K family forming benefit (covering fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy)

Time off: Flexible Vacation Policy with no set annual limit or accrual period, Summer Fridays, and an extended holiday period in December

Remote work: Ability to enjoy the best of both worlds with flexibility to work from home as needed, as well as access to four well-located offices, designed for collaboration and stocked with everything you could need

Opportunities to work remotely from eligible locations for up to 2 months per year

Growth: Individualized growth opportunities, including internal and external mentorship panels, custom goals and feedback sessions, and/or access to learning and development programs, including VIA’s unrivaled leadership program

A dedicated wellness advisor to help you navigate the programs and opportunities available at VIA

Transit: Benefits to support commuting costs

Connection: In-person events to foster team bonding and collaboration across different teams about our benefits and perks here.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: