IOS Lead Engineer – Connected Vehicle

Location: Auburn Hills (MI) |
Employment Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week |
Job Level: T3 |
Work Preference: Onsite at work location address |
Job Code: 240801

Build the iOS experience that connects users to their vehicles—securely, reliably, and  this role you’ll lead an agile iOS team while staying hands‑on in the code, elevating quality through testing and design patterns, and modernizing the delivery pipeline with Fastlane and CI/CD so releases are repeatable, automated, and fast.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of 5+ engineers in an Agile/Scrum environment (planning, execution, delivery, coaching).
• Own mobile CI/CD and automated release pipelines using tools like Fastlane and Jenkins (or similar).
• Manage Apple Developer Portal workflows: certificates, provisioning profiles, entitlements, signing, and releases.
• Configure and optimize Xcode schemes/configurations
  , build settings, build phases, and multi‑environment builds.
• Implement and integrate iOS extensions (e.g., Intents/Intents UI, Watch, Action extensions, etc.) as needed.
• Integrate iOS apps with REST APIs and ensure reliability, performance, and secure communication.
• Drive engineering quality:
  code reviews
  , design patterns, conventions, unit tests, UI tests, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure strong mobile security practices (data at rest/on device and data in transit).
• Present concepts, technical approaches, and POCs to stakeholders and executive audiences when required.
• Support localization needs for global markets (i18n/l10n considerations).

Required Skills & Experience (Must-Haves)

• 5+ years of professional software development experience with strong depth in native iOS development
  .
• Experience leading a development team of 5+ engineers using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong experience implementing and operating CI/CD for mobile apps (Fastlane + Jenkins or similar).
• Fastlane expertise (build automation, signing, distribution, release workflows).
• Comfortable with Apple Developer Portal (certificates, profiles, entitlements, signing).
• Strong understanding of iOS internals / OS‑level concepts and best practices.
• Experience with iOS extension implementation/integration (Intents, Intents UI, Watch, Action extensions, etc.).
• Strong skills in Xcode configuration (schemes, build settings, build phases).
• Experience integrating with REST web services
  .
• Proficiency with Git and modern branching/versioning practices.
• Knowledge of secure mobile development and common security risks/mitigations.

Nice-to-Haves (Differentiators)

• Prior experience with connected vehicle platforms
  , telematics, mobility, or automotive integrations.
• Experience localizing apps for global markets (multiple languages/regions).
• Strong presentation skills for technical concepts and stakeholder alignment.
• Demonstrated ownership of release quality, reliability, and automation at scale.

What Success Looks Like

• CI/CD and release processes are stable, automated, and repeatable (minimal manual signing/build pain).
• The iOS team ships features predictably with solid test coverage and consistent code standards.
• Security and data handling practices are implemented by design—not bolted on later.
• Stakeholders trust estimates, progress, and delivery outcomes.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high‑performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long‑term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

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