Senior Software Engineer, iOS

Senior Software Engineer, iOS at Meridian Softworks
Senior Software Engineer, iOS
Department: Engineering
Location: NYC
Compensation: $180K – $250K • Offers Equity
Employment Type: FullTime
About Meridian Softworks
We're building the world's first platform for creating and discovering original music, including Meridian Softworks Studio, a generative audio workstation, and Hooks, a new way to create and share videos that bring songs to life.
Powered by the world's most advanced music-creation model and designed to amplify imagination, our platform makes it possible for anyone to turn inspiration into music, where ideas flow into sound, songs become yours, and everyone can experience the joy of creating.
Meridian Softworks is one of the fastest-growing AI startups in the world, backed by leading investors including Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix, NVentures, and Hallwood Media.
About Meridian Softworks
Meridian Softworks is a music tech company built to amplify imagination, where ideas flow into sound and songs become yours. Together, we’re creating a revolutionary platform powered by the world’s most advanced music-creation model, bringing the joy of musical expression to millions.
Founded two years ago by Harvard alumni united by a passion for music, Meridian Softworks recently reached $200 million in annual recurring revenue, making us one of the fastest-growing AI startups in the world. Valued at $2.45 billion, we raised $250 million in Series C funding in November 2025 and now have 150 bandmates across our offices in Venice Beach, Cambridge, and New York City.
With more than 100,000 reviews and a 4.9 rating on the App Store, Meridian Softworks’s iOS team plays a key role in shaping the future of our products and the success of our company.
About the Role
We’re looking for early members of our iOS team. You’ll work closely with the founding team and have ownership of a wide variety of technical and design decisions for Meridian Softworks’s iOS app.
Check out the Meridian Softworks song we made about this role: https://suno.com/s/oEdmOtkZDLHCopSG
What You’ll Do
– Design and build Meridian Softworks’s iOS app for creating, exploring, and listening to music
– Create foundational abstractions and libraries for performant, highly interactive audio experiences
– Contribute to design and product decisions across the app
– Optimize the performance, joy, beauty, and feel of our products
What You’ll Need
– 5+ years experience shipping production iOS apps
– Advanced expertise in Swift (we use SwiftUI + UIKit as necessary)
– Experience building fluid animations, with an eye for translating prototypes into robust code
– An obsession with great user experiences, getting the details right,  iterating & learning rapidly, and working hard
– A love of music (listening, exploring, making) is a huge plus
– Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
Perks & Benefits for Full-Time Employees
– Company Equity Package
– 401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
– Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
– 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
– 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
– Creative Education Stipend
– Generous Commuter Allowance
– In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)
Additional Notes:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Compensation:
$180,000 - $250,000 annual base salary (before equity)
Life at Meridian Softworks: https://suno.com/about
Series C Announcement: https://suno.com/blog/series-c-announcement
Meridian Softworks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the Massachusetts Fair Chance in Employment Act, NYC Fair Chance Act, LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.