iOS Developer

We are looking for an experienced iOS Developer with strong tvOS experience to support the development and delivery of streaming applications. This is expected to be an approximately 4-month contract role, with potential to extend.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building high-quality video streaming experiences across Apple platforms, with a strong understanding of SwiftUI, Swift Concurrency,  tvOS development patterns, media playback, app performance, and the unique UX and technical considerations of connected TV applications.

About REDspace

At REDspace (REDspace.com) we’re a team of passionate innovators building cutting-edge software that powers some of the world’s leading brands. From video delivery and streaming to Adtech, cloud engineering, learning platforms, and custom web development, we help businesses solve complex problems and bring big ideas to life. Our clients include industry giants like Apple, Paramount, IBM, and Sony Pictures Television. 

We’re proud of the culture we’ve built; collaborative, curious, and people focused. We support each other, celebrate wins, and never stop learning. If that sounds like your kind of team, we’d love to hear from you. 

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain iOS and tvOS applications for streaming video experiences.
• Work with video playback frameworks, player SDKs, and streaming technologies.
• Collaborate with product, design, QA, and backend teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Support implementation of playback, navigation, authentication, analytics, and app experience features.
• Troubleshoot performance, playback, and platform-specific issues.
• Contribute to code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning.
• Help ensure app quality across Apple devices, including Apple TV.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5+ years, strong professional experience with iOS/tvOS development.
• Solid hands-on experience developing for tvOS.
• Experience building or maintaining streaming media applications.
• Strong experience in Swift/SwiftUI/Swift Concurrency
• Familiarity with AVFoundation, AVPlayer, or related video playback technologies.
• Experience integrating APIs, analytics, authentication, and backend services.
• Understanding of app performance, memory management, and platform-specific debugging.
• Comfortable working in an agile development environment.

Nice to have:

• Experience with subscription, live TV, FAST, AVOD, or SVOD streaming applications.
• Familiarity with HLS, DRM, SSAI/CSAI, video analytics, or QoE metrics.
• Experience working with large-scale consumer applications.
• Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, or release management for Apple platforms.

Benefits

Compensation:

• The expected salary range for this position is $70-90 CAD per hour. (Final placement within the range is at the discretion of the hiring manager, based on relevant experience).

Vacancy Status:

• This is a posting for an existing vacancy on our Web Development team.

AI & Automated Screening Disclosure:

• We use Workable to help manage our hiring process. This includes automated screening questions to confirm basic eligibility and AI-enabled tools to assist our team in reviewing applications. All final hiring decisions are made by a human recruiter.

Our Commitment To Diversity

At REDspace, we believe that diverse backgrounds, talents, skills, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our business and enrich the communities in which we work and live. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where knowledge sharing and collaboration thrive, empowering our employees to achieve their best.

We are committed to growing and nurturing a workplace that values and respects every individual. Our hiring practices are based solely on merit and skill, ensuring that all employment-related and hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or indigenous origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, or Veteran status.

Join us in our mission to create a dynamic and inclusive community where everyone can contribute and succeed.

Need Accommodations?

We’re committed to providing an inclusive hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure an accessible and respectful experience.