How to hire an ios developer

How to hire an ios developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ios developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an ios developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new ios developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an ios developer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an ios developer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an ios developer that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of ios developers.

   Type of IOS Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   IOS Developer	Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device... Show more	$36-64
   Mobile Applications Developer	A mobile application developer is responsible for designing programming applications for mobile devices according to clients' specifications and business demands. Mobile application developers must have excellent knowledge of the technology industry, as well as computer system commands to develop efficient scripts and smooth navigation of operating systems... Show more	$36-62
   Data Warehouse Developer	Data Warehouse Developers are information technology (IT) professionals assigned to manage company-related information or data. They are responsible for creating the company's data warehouse, where the company's data will be stored... Show more	$34-57

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Objective C
   • UI
   • GIT
   • API
   • Android
   • JSON
   • Java
   • SDK
   • Mobile Development
   • Code Reviews
   • Scrum
   • Cocoa Touch
   • IOS Applications
   • JavaScript

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage client and server code base using git version control.
   • Manage the CSS on a full rebranding of the web product.
   • Utilize C++, BDE, STL, and thread pool to achieve optimal design efficiency.
   • Manage all phases of the application development from implementing the user interface design, coding, testing, debugging and deployment.
   • Perform zipping of binary file base on files type and file index by using C++ STL library.
   • Attend daily scrum meetings to discuss and come to a solution using JIRA as a work tracking tool.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the ios developer job description is a good way to get more applicants. An ios developer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an ios developer in North Dakota may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level ios developer. Additionally, an ios developer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average ios developer salary

   $101,536yearly

   $48.82 hourly rate

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   Entry-level ios developer salary

   $76,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average ios developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$140,342	$67
   2	Washington	$133,660	$64
   3	Oregon	$119,757	$58
   4	New York	$113,175	$54
   5	North Carolina	$108,440	$52
   6	New Jersey	$99,066	$48
   7	Pennsylvania	$98,834	$48
   8	Massachusetts	$98,414	$47
   9	Texas	$96,864	$47
   10	Colorado	$96,454	$46
   11	Indiana	$95,981	$46
   12	Minnesota	$94,902	$46
   13	Florida	$91,569	$44
   14	Georgia	$90,647	$44
   15	Missouri	$90,148	$43
   16	Michigan	$89,137	$43
   17	Illinois	$88,551	$43
   18	Ohio	$83,924	$40

   Average ios developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Atlassian	$147,718	$71.02
   2	Apple	$146,183	$70.28	407
   3	Safeway	$145,707	$70.05
   4	Flipboard	$143,608	$69.04
   5	Twilio	$141,581	$68.07	3
   6	Scribd	$139,895	$67.26	5
   7	NVIDIA	$139,426	$67.03	39
   8	The New York Times Company	$132,335	$63.62	6
   9	Betaworks Studios	$131,595	$63.27
   10	Javelin	$131,019	$62.99
   11	Amazon	$130,859	$62.91	651
   12	Parsons	$129,630	$62.32	32
   13	F5	$129,053	$62.04	22
   14	Adobe	$128,887	$61.96	69
   15	Sm Enterprises	$127,949	$61.51	1
   16	Crate and Barrel	$127,050	$61.08	24
   17	CBS Sports Network	$125,952	$60.55
   18	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$124,409	$59.81	504
   19	Interactive Brokers	$124,066	$59.65	14
   20	Zillow Group	$123,364	$59.31

4. Writing an ios developer job description

   A good ios developer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an ios developer job description:

   Ios developer job description example

   * This position is 100% remote
   
   At DXC we use the power of technology to deliver mission critical IT services that our customers need to modernize operations and drive innovation across their entire IT estate. We provide services across the Enterprise Technology Stack for business process outsourcing, analytics and engineering, applications, security, cloud, IT outsourcing and modern workplace.
   
   Our DXC Application services team works with our customers as a trusted partner to help simplify, modernize, and accelerate mission-critical applications that support business agility and growth. Customers work with us to take advantage of the latest digital platforms with both custom and packaged applications, ensure resiliency, launch new products, and enter new markets with minimal disruption.
   
   WHAT YOU' WILL DO:
   
   Complete ownership of iOS App Automation from Requirement gathering, Design, Development to till Release Good understanding of KIF Framework for iOS Automation Architected the base framework of the project with the MVC patterns. Integrated the REST based secure API for server communication Bug fixing and feature enhancements Participate in the development and maintenance of the United Customer facing iPhone application by maintaining existing code base as well as extending it with new features. Implement solutions according to design, requirements, and standards. Write unit tests, UI tests, conform to code standards, have your designs and code reviewed. Work closely with your team members and the software team leads. Assist in continually improving our software development process and development. Be committed to stretch goal achievement and willing to do what it takes to get the job
   
   WHO YOU ARE
   
   7-8+ years of software development experience using Objective C and Swift Technical expertise within the following: Required: Proficient in Swift and Objective C with a good knowledge of its ecosystems Good knowledge of performance limits and characteristics Knowledge of memory management and multi-threading Good knowledge of Core Data and Web Service Integration Understanding of crash reporting and analytics framework integration Experience in integration of cocoa pods Good sense of UI design and a user-oriented focus Implementation of automated testing platforms and unit tests Understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines Proficient understanding of code versioning tool, Git. Solid understanding for handling exceptions and memory leaks. Solid understanding of Design patterns Good understanding of Agile methodologies Excellent written and oral communications skills
   
   Desired:
   Experience with Test Driven Development, automated unit testing and continuous integration
   
   Joining DXC connects you to brilliant people who embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success. At DXC we support each other and work as a team - globally and locally. Our achievements demonstrate how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues. You will be joining a team that works to create a culture of learning, diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to strong ethics and corporate citizenship.
   
   At DXC we put our people first. In managing COVID-19, our actions are focused on the health, safety and well-being of our colleagues and their families and our approach is to encourage and support masking, testing and vaccination. With our Virtual First strategy the majority of our workforce now works remotely and will continue to do so. We recognize that requirements and availability around masking, testing and vaccination vary by location, and we continue to monitor and conform with government regulations and customer requirements specific to each location.

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5. Post your job

   To find ios developers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any ios developers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level ios developers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your ios developer job on Zippia to find and recruit ios developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit ios developers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with an ios developer applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new ios developer

   Once you've decided on a perfect ios developer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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