tvOS Developer
Job Description
TEGNA Inc., a leading media company operating 64 television stations across 51 U.S. markets, is seeking a tvOS Developer to join their digital technology team. This role focuses on building high-performance streaming experiences for Apple TV, serving over 100 million monthly viewers. The position requires expertise in Swift and tvOS development, with responsibilities spanning from video playback optimization to advanced advertising integrations.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of iOS/tvOS development experience and will be instrumental in creating scalable, feature-rich applications that deliver both live and on-demand content. You'll work at the intersection of technology and media, helping shape how millions of users consume content through intuitive, performant applications.
TEGNA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, mental health support, and generous PTO. The company culture emphasizes innovation, continuous growth, and deep user empathy. You'll be joining a team committed to excellence and working on impactful products that serve real users daily.
This is an opportunity to contribute to redefining digital media experiences while working with cutting-edge technologies in video streaming and content delivery. The role combines technical challenges with creative problem-solving, making it ideal for developers passionate about both technology and media.
Responsibilities For tvOS Developer
- Design, build, and maintain native tvOS applications using Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI
- Develop features that enhance playback experience, navigation, personalization, and performance
- Integrate HLS video playback and Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) technologies
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and QA to deliver high-quality features
- Implement analytics, crash reporting, and testing frameworks
- Optimize application performance for memory, startup time, and UI responsiveness
- Write modular, testable code and participate in peer reviews
- Collaborate with backend teams to consume and define RESTful APIs
- Follow CI/CD processes and actively contribute to deployment automation
- Stay up to date with Apple's tvOS SDK changes, App Store requirements, and best practices
Requirements For tvOS Developer
- 3+ years of experience in iOS or tvOS development
- Strong understanding of Swift, tvOS SDK, and Apple Human Interface Guidelines
- Experience integrating with video players and ad insertion platforms
- Familiarity with authentication methods (OAuth2, SSO, SAML) and secure data storage
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
- Ability to troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and memory issues
- Strong communication and team collaboration skills
Benefits For tvOS Developer
- Medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- Nine free virtual doctor's appointments through Teladoc
- 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Nine paid holidays per year
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