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Arcana

Web3 data analytics for institutions

iOS Developer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Hybrid
Software EngineeringMobile Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience; a Master's or PhD is a plus.
  • At least 5 years of professional software development experience, focused on iOS development using Objective-C, Swift, and the iOS SDK.
  • Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining complex, scalable, and testable codebases, with a strong understanding of API design and unit testing strategies.
  • Solid grasp of multithreading, concurrency, and memory management in mobile environments.
  • Hands-on experience with feature flagging systems, experimentation systems, and large-scale mobile application architecture.
  • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, with a technical leadership role guiding project teams and setting architectural direction.
  • Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional and matrixed environments, collaborating effectively across product, design, and engineering teams.
  • Exposure to or experience with other mobile platforms is a plus (e.g., Android).
  • Proficiency in Swift (and Objective-C).
  • Strong Understanding of iOS SDK and Frameworks.
  • Experience with Xcode and Interface Builder.
  • App Architecture Patterns like MVVM, MVC, or Clean Architecture for scalable and maintainable code.
  • RESTful APIs and Networking.
  • Unit Testing and Test Automation.
  • App Store Deployment and Release Cycle.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with our product, design, and engineering teams to build new and innovative application experiences for the iOS platform.
  • Implement custom native user interfaces using the latest iOS programming techniques.
  • Build reusable iOS software components for interfacing with our back-end platforms.
  • Analyze and optimize UI and infrastructure application code for quality, efficiency, and performance.
  • Analyze, debug, and optimize application code and infrastructure for performance, efficiency, and quality.
  • Advocate for and implement iOS development best practices, raising engineering quality across teams.
  • Continuously invest in client infrastructure to improve development velocity, app reliability, and end-user experience.
  • Drive the evaluation and adoption of modern mobile frameworks and technologies.
  • Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture with a focus on technical excellence and continuous improvement.

About the company

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Arcana

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Arcana provides specialized data analytics for the Web3 ecosystem. It offers proprietary datasets and advanced analysis tools to institutional investors, and operates on a subscription model that gives clients ongoing access to data and analytics for digital asset strategies and allocations. The product works by delivering high-quality, precise data and analytics through a subscription, helping clients make informed decisions and manage risk. Arcana differentiates itself through rigorous data integrity and accuracy, focusing on institutional customers such as hedge funds and large financial firms rather than consumer markets. The company's goal is to help clients mitigate risks and seize opportunities in the digital asset space by providing reliable, actionable insights that guide investment decisions.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$5.3M

Headquarters

Pasadena, California

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Arcana launched an iOS app on September 10, 2026, extending usage beyond desktops.
  • Hurricane Capital partnership on September 17, 2026 expands institutional distribution.
  • Series B funding on April 27, 2026 valued Arcana at $505.45 million.

What critics are saying

  • Avail acquired Arcana on August 27, 2025, absorbing the team and XAR token.
  • XAR is delisted; holders depend on a 4:1 swap and phased unlocks.
  • Standalone Arcana disappears if Avail prioritizes its own stack over Arcana products.

What makes Arcana unique

  • Goldman alum Rhys Williams joined September 21, 2026 to expand EMEA sales.
  • Arcana serves 300 institutions managing over $20 trillion, signaling enterprise trust.
  • Its platform unifies portfolio construction, attribution, risk, research, alpha capture, and AI workflows.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options

Company News

Associated Press
Sep 21st, 2026
Ex-Goldman Sachs executive Rhys Williams joins Arcana as head of EMEA

Arcana, a portfolio intelligence platform for hedge funds and asset managers, has appointed Rhys Williams as Head of EMEA. Williams joins from Goldman Sachs, where he served as Global Head of Marquee Strategic Client Coverage and EMEA Sales, building the digital platform's relationship management function. With nearly two decades of experience in investment firms and financial institutions, Williams will lead Arcana's European, Middle Eastern, and African operations. He will focus on expanding the client base and building the regional team. Arcana provides portfolio construction, performance attribution, risk management, and AI-powered workflows in a single platform. The company serves more than 300 institutions managing over $20 trillion in assets.

RootData
Aug 27th, 2025
Avail acquires Arcana; $75M funding raised

Avail, backed by Founders Fund, has acquired Arcana to enhance multichain scalability. Arcana's XAR token holders can swap for AVAIL at a 4:1 ratio, with phased unlocks. AVAIL is down 7% at $0.012, while XAR is up 3.6% at $0.0031. Arcana's tools will integrate into Avail's stack, and most of Arcana's team will join Avail, expanding the team to over 55. Arcana raised $5.5 million, while Avail has raised $75 million. The acquisition aims to unify multichain infrastructure for crypto adoption.