iOS Engineer

About Us

At Animation Inc., we revolutionize human-AI interaction with real-time generative animation technology. Our Animation tech allows users to design, customize, and engage with lifelike virtual characters, featuring emotion detection, facial expressions, and fully customizable AI behaviours. Developed by a team of ex-Meta engineers and artists, our advanced AI technology runs locally on mobile devices, enabling real-time, empathetic communication through audio input and environmental context.

Our team has successfully built and launched startups before. We are passionate about creating innovative products and are excited to work on this new venture to push the boundaries even further and build something even better.

Curious to see our tech in action? Explore our capabilities with Aniсhat, a mobile app showcasing our technology.

What you’ll work on

• Build a mobile app that showcases our cutting-edge technology.

• Develop and optimize user-facing features, including:

  • Chats

  • Voice chat and calls

  • Interaction with LLMs

  • Real-time audio streaming via WebSockets.

• Work on a partner SDK that will allow third parties to integrate our animation technology into their products.

• Collaborate closely with the team on asynchronous code, complex calculations, and interface designs.

Stack

• iOS Development: Swift 6.0, SwiftUI, UIKit, AVFoundation, Accelerate, iOS 17+.

• Backend & Web: TypeScript, Node.js, Cloudflare Workers (Durable Objects, KV, AI, etc.).

• Communication Protocols: REST API, WebSockets.

Your experience

• Strong experience in iOS development with Swift.

• Ability to work with asynchronous code and handle complex calculations efficiently.

• Passion for creating polished user interfaces and building engaging user-facing features.

• Familiarity with backend concepts, Node.js, and TypeScript (not required but a plus).

• A self-starter attitude, comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.

• English proficiency (minimum B1) and conversational skills in Russian, Ukrainian, or Belarusian, as these are currently our primary internal languages.

About you

• You take full ownership of your code, deliver high-quality solutions, and proactively address issues when they arise.

• You seek solutions independently, tackle challenges head-on, and continuously strive for improvement rather than waiting for direction.

• You maintain a steady pace, prioritize key tasks, and avoid distractions, understanding the value of incremental progress.

• You communicate openly and respectfully, share feedback constructively, and foster a positive, team-oriented environment.

• You express your ideas clearly, provide logical reasoning for your solutions, and simplify complex problems into manageable tasks.

What we offer

• Remote work flexibility across Europe.

• Top-of-the-line hardware - we’ll provide the latest MacBook or any equipment you need to do your best work.

• Coworking space coverage - if you prefer working from a coworking space in your location, we’ll cover the cost.

• Flexible schedule - we care about results, not hours. Work when you’re most productive as long as the job gets done.

• The chance to work on cutting-edge technology and shape the future of AI-driven animation and communication.

• A collaborative and highly talented team of engineers, artists, and innovators.

📌 Recruitment process

We respect your time and expertise, so we keep our process transparent and efficient:

1️⃣ Introductory Chat (40 min) – a conversation with our HR to get to know each other, discuss your experience, and answer any questions you have about the role.

2️⃣ Paid challenge (flexible time) – We’ll ask you to complete a task that reflects the real challenges of the role. Since we value your time, we pay for it.

3️⃣ Interview with the team (60 min) – a deep dive into your approach, experience, and problem-solving skills, plus a chance to meet your future teammates.

✅ That’s it! If we’re a great match, we move forward with an offer.

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