iOS Software Developer, Innovation Lab

This is a Full Time Job

Role Overview

We are seeking a iOS Software Developer with a wide range of cross platform experience to join our team. As a key member of our dynamic team, you will be working within a talented group of developers in crafting immersive applications for IOS across range of mediums including VR, AR, real-time animation and other emerging technologies! This role offers a unique opportunity in innovation and contribute to a ground-breaking project.

As our iOS Software Developer, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and developing robust, intuitive applications for iOS devices that interact with real-time engines, control systems, and AR experiences. You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, artists, and XR specialists to create tools that support real-world production workflows and push the boundaries of immersive tech.

Requirements
• Develop native iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes into functional, elegant mobile interfaces.
• Integrate ARKit and other iOS frameworks for immersive and interactive features.
• Interface with real-time engines (Unreal Engine preferred) and virtual production control systems.
• Build prototypes quickly to test and validate concepts.
• Optimize app performance, ensure reliability, and handle edge cases for on-set use.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and iterative development processes.
• Document technical specs, development workflows, and build processes.

Required Qualifications
• 3 years of professional iOS development experience.
• Proficient in Swift, SwiftUI, and iOS SDKs.
• Experience working with ARKit or similar AR/VR tools.
• Strong understanding of Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and mobile UI/UX design.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, experimental environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred/Bonus Experience
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine, Blueprints, or real-time rendering workflows.
• Experience with virtual production tools and camera tracking systems.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, Bluetooth, or OSC (Open Sound Control) is a plus.
• Familiarity with DCC software like Maya, Blender etc.
• Past experience in media, film, VFX, or XR industries is a big plus.
• Experience with Objective C, C++
• Familiarity with Metal and shading languages (e.g., MSL, GLSL)
• Experience with Reality Composer and Reality Converter
• Experience with AVFoundation and Core Graphics

About Pixomondo and our Innovation Lab Team

PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, creates industry-leading Visualization, Virtual Production, and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. Through its 23-year history, the Oscar, BAFTA, & Emmy-winning creative and technology company has been a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide

PXO's Innovation Lab is where the future of content creation is being built. Backed by Sony and powered by a world-class team of disruptors, this high-tech hub explores emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, real-time engines, robotics, and new media workflows.

We're not just redefining how VFX and animation are made, we're shaping the next wave of storytelling across all mediums. Our team thrives on experimentation, rapid prototyping, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, using cutting-edge hardware and software to challenge industry norms and invent bold new ways to create.''

Why Join Us?

Work at the cutting edge of AI and web technology.

Build real-world, user-facing AI experiences-not just chatbots.

Collaborate with a world-class team of AI, product, and platform engineers.

Enjoy a flexible, creative, and fast-paced environment with lots of ownership.