Senior iOS Engineer – Payments & Hardware Integrations

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Job Title

Senior iOS Engineer – Payments & Hardware Integrations

About your role:

Clover, a Fiserv company, is a global leader in point-of-sale platforms powering millions of small businesses worldwide with integrated hardware, software, and payment solutions. We are seeking a Senior iOS Engineer with deep expertise in mobile payments, payment reader hardware integration, and core transaction flows. Based in Sunnyvale, you will serve as the hands-on technical lead driving hardware certification, reader SDK integrations, and alignment with our Core Payments infrastructure. You will work closely with on-site hardware labs, certification teams, and cross-functional engineering groups to ensure fast, secure, and compliant mobile payment experiences.

What you’ll do:

• Design, build, and maintain native iOS framework components for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and EMV card readers, including Go3 reader hardware and next-generation terminal integrations.
• Lead end-to-end device and software payment certification efforts (e.g., PCI-DSS, PCI-PTS, EMVCo L1/L2/L3) in close collaboration with on-site lab teams.
• Interface directly with Core Payments engineering to integrate transaction processing, tokenization, refunds, and cryptographic protocols on iOS.
• Utilize on-site hardware lab access in Sunnyvale to conduct real-time hardware debugging, reader firmware testing, and performance optimization.
• Serve as the US-based Subject Matter Expert (SME) for iOS payments, bridging communication between local infrastructure teams and global development groups.
• Responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as necessary.

Experience you’ll need to have:

• iOS Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience building complex, production-grade native iOS applications using Swift and Objective-C.
• Domain Knowledge (Payments): Proven track record working with payment processors, EMV kernels, ISO 8583 / point-of-sale protocols, or card-present payment architectures.
• Hardware/SDK Integration: Hands-on experience integrating external Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), MFi (Made for iPhone), or USB accessories/readers into iOS apps.
• Certification Standards: Experience navigating payment industry standards (PCI-DSS, PCI-PTS, EMVCo) and executing device certification cycles.
• Debugging & Architecture: Deep understanding of secure key management, cryptographic protocols (DUKPT, AES, RSA), multithreading, and low-level protocol debugging.

Experience that would be great to have:

• Prior experience with POS (Point of Sale) platforms or reader hardware (e.g., Clover, Square, Ingenico, Verifone).
• Experience writing or maintaining shared native C/C++ libraries wrapped for iOS.

How you’ll work:

• This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.
• This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment.

Sponsorship:

• You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

Benefits at Fiserv:

• Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
• Paid holidays and generous time away policies
• No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs
• Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewards
• Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network
• ·Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one
• Retirement planning and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement program
• Paid parental, caregiver, and military leave

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Salary Range

$140,000.00 - $210,000.00

These pay ranges apply to employees in Sunnyvale, California. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.

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For incentive eligible associates, the successful candidate is eligible for an annual incentive opportunity which may be delivered as a mix of cash bonus and equity awards in the Company’s sole discretion.

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• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

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