# Software Architect - Mobile at Air Apps

Software Architect - Mobile at Air Apps in Amsterdam. Remote, full-time, paying $145k–$255k. Posted April 27, 2026.

- Company: Air Apps
- Location: Amsterdam
- Workplace: Remote
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $145k–$255k
- Experience: 6+ years
- Posted: 2026-04-27
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/airapps/44b8e90a-6fde-49c8-8714-e6ed367d9ee5/application
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/software-architect-mobile-air-apps-17e3f6

## Requirements

- Around 6+ years of experience in mobile development with a strong architectural mindset.
- Deep expertise in iOS development using Swift (Objective-C knowledge is a plus).
- Solid understanding of UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, and other modern iOS frameworks.
- Experience with app performance optimization, modularization, and offline-first strategies.
- Familiarity with Android development (Kotlin/Java) is a strong plus.
- Experience integrating with APIs, handling mobile data storage, caching, and background tasks.
- Strong knowledge of App Store submission, mobile security, and compliance guidelines.
- Experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and deployment automation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
- Passion for clean code, design patterns (MVVM, VIPER, etc.), and scalable architecture.

## Description

**About Air Apps**At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger- and moving faster. We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018 - and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco - we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.
Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.
Join us on this journey to redefine resource management - and change lives along the way.

- This is a **fully onsite position**, based at our office in Lisbon, where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in person and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. **We are open to support with relocation efforts.The Role**As a **Mobile Software Architect** at Air Apps, you will take the lead in designing scalable and performant mobile architecture for our suite of applications - primarily focused on iOS, with cross-functional knowledge of Android development considered a plus.
You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to craft elegant and efficient solutions that support millions of users globally. This is a strategic and technical leadership role where your decisions will influence the long-term evolution of our mobile ecosystem.

**Responsibilities**
- Define and lead the mobile architecture strategy, ensuring a scalable and maintainable foundation across projects.

- Focus primarily on **iOS architecture**, libraries, and platform-specific patterns, while maintaining an understanding of Android frameworks.

- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to ensure architectural decisions align with product goals and user experience.

- Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and performance guidelines.

- Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on refactoring and scaling existing mobile applications.

- Design APIs, SDKs, and modular components that can be reused across teams.

- Guide decisions around third-party libraries, mobile tooling, and build/deployment pipelines.

- Partner with backend and cloud teams to ensure seamless integration between mobile apps and services.

- Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in mobile architecture, performance, and security.

- Mentor mobile engineers and help elevate the team’s technical proficiency.

**Requirements**
- Around **6+ years of experience** in mobile development with a strong architectural mindset.

- Deep expertise in **iOS development** using **Swift** (Objective-C knowledge is a plus).

- Solid understanding of **UIKit**, **SwiftUI**, **Combine**, and other modern iOS frameworks.

- Experience with **app performance optimization**, **modularization**, and **offline-first strategies**.

- Familiarity with **Android** development (Kotlin/Java) is a strong plus.

- Experience integrating with APIs, handling mobile data storage, caching, and background tasks.

- Strong knowledge of **App Store submission**, **mobile security**, and **compliance guidelines**.

- Experience with **mobile CI/CD pipelines**, **testing frameworks**, and **deployment automation**.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.

- Passion for clean code, design patterns (MVVM, VIPER, etc.), and scalable architecture.

**What benefits do we offer?**
- **Apple hardware** ecosystem for work.

- **Annual Bonus**

- **Top-tier Health and Life Insurance** for peace of mind.

- **Transportation Budget** to support your commute needs.

- **Coverflex** benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more.

- **Childcare** support.

- **Air Conference** - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.

- **Pension Fund** to support your long-term financial planning.

- **Urban Sports Club** membership to keep you active.

- **Meals 100% free** at the hub.

**Diversity & Inclusion**At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.

**Application Disclaimer**At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.

**Important Notice**Air Apps does not partner with nor is represented by any recruiting agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters in connection with our hiring efforts. All legitimate communication regarding Air Apps opportunities will come exclusively from an official **@airapps.com** email address. Additionally, all open positions are published only through our official careers platform, **Ashby**.
If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Air Apps from a different email domain, through a recruiting agency, or via a job posting source other than Ashby, please exercise caution. We do not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.
