Resume Example
iOS Developer Resume Example
Show iOS performance, stability, and release execution. This sample focuses on App Store delivery and user impact.
Modern Minimal
Clean sidebar layout with navy accent. Great for tech and finance roles.
Keywords
Sample bullets
- Cut cold-start time from 3.8s to 1.9s by optimizing image pipelines and lazy loading.
- Reduced crash rate from 1.6% to 0.5% using structured logging and defensive parsing.
- Shipped offline mode with Core Data, improving session completion by 18%.
Soft skills
- Platform-specific UX optimization
- Debugging across devices
- Adapting to rapid platform changes
Certifications
- App Development with Swift Certified User
- App Development with Swift Certified Professional
Why this works
- Ties iOS work to retention and stability metrics.
- Highlights release discipline and monitoring.
- Shows collaboration across product and design.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to Write a iOS Developer Resume
Lead with app impact and technical depth
iOS developers are measured by apps shipped and their success. Lead with App Store rankings, user ratings, download counts, or revenue generated. 'Senior iOS developer on Top 10 Finance app with 4.8 rating and 5M downloads.'
Show Swift and iOS framework expertise
Include your Swift proficiency, iOS SDK knowledge, and framework experience (UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, Combine). Indicate iOS version support and any experience with cutting-edge Apple technologies.
Highlight architecture and code quality
Include experience with architectural patterns (MVVM, MVC, VIPER, Clean Architecture), testing practices, and code quality tools. Senior iOS developers are expected to drive technical standards.
Include App Store and release experience
Describe your App Store submission experience, TestFlight beta testing, and release management. Include any experience with app performance monitoring, crash reporting, and app analytics.
Show performance optimization skills
iOS apps must be performant. Include experience with Instruments profiling, memory management, battery optimization, and smooth 60fps animations. Performance skills differentiate senior developers.
Summary Examples
Good vs. Bad Resume Summaries
“Senior iOS Developer with 6 years building consumer apps. Lead developer on fintech app with 2M users and 4.9 App Store rating. Expert in SwiftUI, Combine, and modern iOS architectures (MVVM-C).”
User scale, app rating, and technical depth in modern iOS stack clearly stated.
“iOS developer experienced with Swift and Objective-C. Strong problem-solving skills and passion for mobile development.”
No app specifics, no metrics, no architecture or framework details.
“iOS Engineer specializing in media and streaming apps. Reduced app launch time 40% and memory usage 25%. Built custom video player handling 10M daily streams with sub-second start time.”
Performance metrics, scale, and specialized domain expertise.
“Junior iOS developer looking to grow skills. Experience with UIKit and basic app development projects.”
'Junior' and 'looking to grow' focus on your needs. 'Basic projects' doesn't inspire confidence.
Action Verbs
Power Words for iOS Developer Resumes
Common Mistakes
What to Avoid
- ✗Not mentioning app downloads, ratings, or user metrics
- ✗Being vague about iOS frameworks and Swift version experience
- ✗Missing architecture patterns and code quality practices
- ✗Omitting App Store and release management experience
- ✗Not showing performance optimization skills
- ✗Listing Objective-C prominently when Swift is the expectation
Salary ranges
| Level | US | EU | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | USD 78,000-100,000 | EUR 42,000-58,000 | CAD 60,000-82,000 |
| Mid | USD 105,000-135,000 | EUR 55,000-80,000 | CAD 78,000-105,000 |
| Senior | USD 130,000-180,000 | EUR 72,000-117,000 | CAD 100,000-140,000 |
Market themes
- About 80% of companies offer hybrid or remote
- AR/VR and ML Kit skills are emerging
US hot markets
- Cupertino
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- New York
EU hot markets
- London
- Berlin
- Stockholm
Canada hot markets
- Toronto
- Vancouver
- Montreal
FAQ
Common questions about this role
What should iOS developers emphasize?
Performance, stability, and impact on retention or App Store ratings.
Which metrics stand out?
Crash-free sessions, startup time, and rating improvements.
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