Senior Software Engineer, iOS/Mobile

Beacon AI
United States
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience building real-time, safety-critical iOS apps and working in fast-moving, collaborative teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of iOS development and a background in real-time systems or aviation
    — “5+ years of experience developing iOS applications, or equivalent experience through internships, projects, or coursework”
  • Individuals who thrive in small, focused teams and contribute to production systems
    — “Small, focused teams own what they build, ship quickly, and learn fast”
  • Professionals with a strong grasp of Swift, SwiftUI, and API integration for high-impact features
    — “Design and implement iOS features using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and modern iOS frameworks”

Things to consider

  • Requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status due to export control regulations
    — “Due to U.S. export control regulations, we can only hire U.S. Persons”
  • Hybrid work arrangement with 3+ days per week in-office requirement
    — “This is a hybrid role based in San Carlos, CA, with 3+ days per week onsite”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with real-time data and safety-critical systems in your portfolio or resume
    — “real-time, safety-critical applications that advance flight safety”
  • Showcase your ability to collaborate with designers and product managers on user-facing features
    — “Collaborate with designers and product managers to deliver intuitive, user-friendly mobile experiences”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of iOS best practices and architectural patterns in code reviews
    — “Participate in code reviews and follow established iOS best practices and architectural patterns”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Design and implement iOS features
  • Integrate with APIs
  • Collaborate with designers
Typical background
5+ years of iOS development experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Ios DevelopmentSwiftSwiftuiUikit

Preferred

Aviation KnowledgeMapping FrameworksReal-time Data

Stack & domain

IosSwiftSwiftuiUikitModern Ios FrameworksAsynchronous ProgrammingMultithreadingGCDNetworkingApisReal-world Data SourcesCode ReviewsIos Best PracticesArchitectural PatternsTestingDocumentationMappingSpatial FrameworksReal-time DataSensorsHardware-adjacent SystemsCi/cd WorkflowsCloud-backed Mobile SystemsProblem-solvingLearning From FeedbackMentorshipCollaborationFast-paced EnvironmentMobileFlight SafetyOperational EfficiencyAviationAISafety-critical Applications

About the role

Original posting from Beacon AI via Ashby

ABOUT BEACON AI

We’re a fast-moving team of aviators, engineers, and operators building an AI platform to make flying safer, more efficient, and more capable. Backed by top investors, we’ve secured a dozen Department of Defense contracts and partnered with major airlines to deliver mission-critical systems. We operate without silos or heavy processes. Small, focused teams own what they build, ship quickly, and learn fast, pushing the boundaries of how humans and AI work together in aviation.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Senior iOS Software Engineer to join our mobile team and help build high-impact iOS applications that support our flight safety platform. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers, designers, and product managers to develop user-facing features and contribute to production systems. You’ll grow your iOS expertise while working on real-time, safety-critical applications that advance flight safety and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and implement iOS features using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and modern iOS frameworks.
  • Work with senior engineers to build and maintain reliable, high-performance mobile applications.
  • Integrate with internal and external APIs to support real-time data and application functionality.
  • Collaborate with designers and product managers to deliver intuitive, user-friendly mobile experiences.
  • Participate in code reviews and follow established iOS best practices and architectural patterns.
  • Help ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability through testing and documentation.

What Will Make You Successful

  • 5+ years of experience developing iOS applications, or equivalent experience through internships, projects, or coursework.
  • Experience with Swift and SwiftUI, with some exposure to UIKit and common iOS frameworks.
  • Familiarity with asynchronous programming concepts such as async/await, multithreading, or GCD.
  • Basic experience working with networking, APIs, or real-world data sources.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn from feedback and mentorship.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Bonus Points

  • Passion for aviation and a desire to improve air travel efficiency and safety.
  • Exposure to mapping or spatial frameworks such as Mapbox or MapKit.
  • Interest in real-time data, sensors, or hardware-adjacent systems.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD workflows or cloud-backed mobile systems.

Work Location

This is a hybrid role based in San Carlos, CA, with 3+ days per week onsite and the option to work remotely on remaining days.

Perks & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

  • Healthcare: 100%* of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
  • Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 13+ paid company holidays
  • 401(k): Offered (no current employer match, but we are committed to enhancing this benefit in the future)

Due to U.S. export control regulations, we can only hire U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status). We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa transfers. All work must be performed in the United States.

Beacon AI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit harassment or discrimination of any kind in the workplace and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Source: Beacon AI careers (Ashby)

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