Niraj Jha
iOS Engineer
Summary
A versatile high-energy iOS Engineer who wants to pursue a challenging career and be a part of progressive organization. Highly effective at developing new programs and fixing problems with existing systems having an overall experience of over 9 years.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software Engineer, IOS
Dippy.ai
01.2024 - Current
- Built the entire iOS app from the ground up (0 → 1) for an AI chat platform similar to Character.ai.
- Designed the complete iOS architecture, design system, and core product foundations.
- Shipped critical features including real-time AI chat, character experiences, onboarding flows, and in-app subscriptions.
- Owned the full iOS lifecycle: product development, App Store releases, performance optimization, and scalability.
- Played a key role in early product decisions and technical direction.
- Drove monetization implementation, helping the app scale to ~$45,000 in monthly recurring revenue (MRR).
Senior IOS Engineer
Gojek
3 2021 - 06.2023
- Worked with a multi-cultured and diversified team of 10+ products spanning across South East Asia
- Worked on the product development for Unified Loyalty Program from iOS front end from initial product discussion to the launch of the product in record time maintaining highest code quality
- Worked in the UXE team Asphalt Aloha which is Gojek's own design language system
- Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used for reference and in future projects
- Trained and mentored junior developers and interns.
Senior iOS Engineer
Make My Trip
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Worked as part of MakeMyTrip consumer app across various features in Hotels, staycations and alternative accommodations funnel
- Engineered the Room selection, hotel listing, map listing, hotel review
- Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used for reference and in future projects
- Participate in code reviews and involved in tech discussions.
iOS Engineer
Stealth Startup
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Engineered session management SDK for A/B testing analysis
- Worked on various platform specific issues resulting in improved stability and performance
- Wrote performant code with proper design and architecture
- Took initiative to migrate remaining Obj-C code to Swift.
iOS Engineer
Stealth Startup
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Contributed in the development cycle from specifications to designing, building, testing and releasing to app store
- Worked on fixing bugs and enhancing performance of the application
- Engineered various features like video interactivity and personalisation, offline download
- Worked on refactoring legacy unoptimised code.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bengaluru, India 05.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Swift
Timeline
Software Engineer, IOS
Dippy.ai
01.2024 - Current
Senior iOS Engineer
Make My Trip
08.2019 - 03.2021
iOS Engineer
Stealth Startup
10.2018 - 08.2019
iOS Engineer
Stealth Startup
07.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Visvesvaraya Technological University
05.2012 - 05.2016
Senior IOS Engineer
Gojek
3 2021 - 06.2023