Senior iOS Engineer who values teamwork, clear communication, and steady improvement. I’ve worked on consumer apps and SDKs, mentored teammates through guidance, and helped teams deliver stable, user-focused products. I enjoy collaborating with product, design, and data teams to optimize user experiences and revenue, and I’m passionate about adopting modern development practices, code quality, and knowledge sharing through mentoring.

Giorgia Marenda

Senior iOS Engineer who values teamwork, clear communication, and steady improvement. I’ve worked on consumer apps and SDKs, mentored teammates through guidance, and helped teams deliver stable, user-focused products. I enjoy collaborating with product, design, and data teams to optimize user experiences and revenue, and I’m passionate about adopting modern development practices, code quality, and knowledge sharing through mentoring.

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Senior iOS Engineer who values teamwork, clear communication, and steady improvement. I’ve worked on consumer apps and SDKs, mentored teammates through guidance, and helped teams deliver stable, user-focused products.

I enjoy collaborating with product, design, and data teams to optimize user experiences and revenue, and I’m passionate about adopting modern development practices, code quality, and knowledge sharing through mentoring.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Snap NYC
January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Member of the Ads Client team, driving high-impact initiatives to increase revenue. Integrated AI-powered development tools (Cursor) to prototype, debug, and test features faster, reducing iteration cycles and improving code reliability. Collaborated with product, design, and data teams to optimize ad delivery and user experience.
Staff Software Engineer, iOS at GIPHY NYC
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Managed and mentored a diverse team of developers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Led the adoption of modern development practices like SwiftUI and MVVM, resulting in 99+% crash-free apps.
Senior Software Engineer, iOS at GIPHY NYC
November 1, 2017 - September 1, 2022
Led the implementation of major mobile projects in Swift, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to technical standards. Architected and launched the integration of GIPHY’s GIF library into third-party applications.
Software Engineer, iOS at Huge NYC
January 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017
Led a team to build an internal e-commerce app and an interactive macOS application. Worked on the Muzik Connect app and its accompanying SDK, facilitating Bluetooth communication between devices and headphones.
Software Engineer, iOS at SumAll NYC
October 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Solely responsible for iOS development of a data analytics tool that integrates with over 50 platforms, aiding digital marketers and social media managers.
Software Engineer, iOS at Humus Italy
August 1, 2010 - May 1, 2013
Developed a high-fashion catalog app for iPad, working with renowned fashion brands.

Education

Master Degree in Computer Science at Università degli Studi di Padova
October 1, 2008 - December 1, 2010
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science at Università degli Studi di Padova
October 1, 2003 - December 1, 2008

Qualifications

Scrum Alliance Award
February 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services