AI-Native Mobile Engineer (m/f/d)

Join us to make education accessible for all!

Strengthen our Mobile Development Team in full-time (40 hrs./week) as AI-Native Mobile Engineer (m/f/d) within Germany or UK remotely or at one of our office locations.

This role focuses on developing innovative mobile applications, leveraging AI-driven tools, and ensuring seamless collaboration across cross-functional teams.

• Develop scalable iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, SwiftData, and Vapor.
• Explore Android development with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Utilize AI coding tools such as Cursor and Codex to optimize workflows.
• Collaborate with AI, backend, and design teams to drive feature innovation.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and robust app monitoring.

• Extensive experience in native app development for iOS (Swift/SwiftUI) and Android (Kotlin/Jetpack Compose).
• Strong proficiency in AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot/Codex) and prompt engineering, with a curiosity for exploring new AI-driven workflows.
• Proven ability to integrate AI features into mobile applications; experience with cloud-based or backend integrations (e.g., SwiftData, Vapor, or cloud architectures) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of modern mobile development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and basic DevOps concepts.
• Interest in UX/UI design, accessibility, and building user-centric mobile experiences; collaboration with design and product teams comes naturally.
• Openness to working with or learning cross-platform frameworks and web technologies where it adds value.
• Collaborative mindset with fluency in German and English.
• Passion for staying ahead of emerging technologies, especially AI, iOS, and the evolving mobile ecosystem.

• Be you at IU: We support and empower you to achieve your personal and professional goals. After all, your happiness significantly contributes to a positive and productive environment.
• Work wherever you want…: Digitalization is part of our DNA. Decide for yourself which place sparks the most productivity in you. You love remote work? No problem! Would you like to work abroad for a while? Our WorkFlex Benefit makes it possible.
• … and flexible in terms of time: It’s your job; We trust you and give you the greatest possible freedom to organize yourself.
• Take your knowledge to a new level: Where else, if not with us? Enjoy free access to all our e-learning platforms. In addition, we will finance you a complete technology course of your choice.
• Make your journey sustainable: Whether it’s a DeutschlandTicket subsidized down to less than 14 euros or a Jobrad (bike leasing) offer, enjoy the freedom of mobility for both work and personal activities, while also making an eco-friendly choice.
• 33 days to rest: Taking breaks is important! In addition to 30 flexible vacation days per year, we also give you an extra day off on your birthday, as well as days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

IU International University of Applied Science (IU) is Germany’s largest university of applied science – and we are not just an excellent choice for studying, but also an outstanding Great Place to Work®! As an Edutech company, we rely on state-of-the-art technology and data-driven approaches. That’s why AI-driven voice assistants and other GPT systems have long become part of our daily work routine, helping us to focus on exciting projects. Here at IU over 4,000 employees are dedicated to making a difference.

Sounds like the perfect job for you? Then apply now! Simple, fast and even without a cover letter. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Ronja at ronja.kaiser@iu.org.

Please note that, for data protection reasons, we are not allowed to process email applications.

Actions speak louder than words: We cherish our „Culture of Everyone“ and would like to take this opportunity to empathize that we do not tolerate discrimination towards any race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. We welcome you as you are and look forward to nurturing our diverse community at the IU!