# Salvador Romero > Staff iOS Software Engineer Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/salvadorromero Dedicated and accomplished iOS Software Engineer with over 11 years of experience designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge iOS applications. Proficient in Swift and Objective-C, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions that drive business success. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, mentoring, and collaborating with stakeholders to define and execute complex project objectives. Committed to delivering robust, user-friendly mobile applications that enhance user experiences and achieve business goals. ## Work Experience ### Staff iOS Software Engineer @ Speak Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States ### Staff iOS Software Engineer @ TuneIn Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area Feature Development • Led the design and implementation of high-impact Growth and Ads features, translating business requirements into technical solutions and managing the iOS lifecycle from concept to deployment. Collaborated with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless and engaging user experience. Code Optimization and Migration • Spearheaded refactoring initiatives to modularize code and optimize architecture, improving scalability and maintainability. Successfully migrated components from Objective-C to Swift, enhancing performance and aligning with modern development standards. Quality Assurance • Developed and implemented comprehensive unit and integration testing frameworks in collaboration with QA teams, ensuring high code quality and reliability. Mentorship and Collaboration • Provided mentorship to developers and interns, sharing best practices, conducting code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. ### Senior iOS Software Engineer @ TuneIn Jan 2018 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Staff iOS Software Engineer @ Mobica Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Guadalajara Area, Mexico Vodafone - iOS App - My Vodafone - iOS Tech Lead - Q1 2018: • Led iOS development as the Technical Lead, using Swift and modular components to create an app for managing data usage and services. Oversaw agile processes, breaking down user stories, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely project delivery. ### Senior iOS Software Engineer @ Mobica Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Guadalajara, Jalisco, México Facebook - iOS App - Q2/Q3 2017 - Menlo Park, United States: •Developed an Objective-C prototype app with VoIP features, speech recognition, and third-party SDKs like Spotify and Leap Motion to enhance functionality for a new hardware product. Valeo - iOS Video Receiver App - XtraVue - Q3 2016 - Tuam, Ireland: • Developed a prototype iPad app showcased at CES 2017, enabling real-time H.264 video streaming and codec decryption from car cameras using the Video Toolbox framework. Mercedes Benz - iOS Mobile Navigation App - Smart Cross Connect - Q2 2016 - Sunnyvale, United States: • Enhanced an existing Objective-C app that replaced Smart car head units, focusing on improving navigation and voice guidance using the HERE SDK. Resolved critical bugs and performed rigorous testing on in-car hardware to ensure reliability and functionality. Mobica - iOS App - Q1 2017 • Developed an Objective-C app with Firebase integration, supporting CRUD operations for efficient data management. ### Cofounder @ Black Pearl Development Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | Guadalajara Area, Mexico iOS Development • Published various iOS apps featuring web connectivity, CRUD operations, asynchronous data processing, virtual maps, and geolocation. Backend Development • Developed robust web services for seamless data exchange between applications and backend systems. Sales and support • Led customer engagement by conducting requirement reviews and budget assessments to align projects with client goals. Managed contracts, deliverables, and product launches, working closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions from concept to completion. ## Education ### Engineering in Computer Engineering ITESO Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara ### Masters in Applied Computer Science ITESO Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chavira --- Source: https://flows.cv/salvadorromero JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/salvadorromero/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-01