Senior iOS Developer

Archer Aviation • San Jose, CA

64d • $134,400 - $168,000

About The Position

At Archer Aviation, we are empowering pilots with next-generation aviation technology. You will join a small, expert team with big ambitions, directly shaping an end-to-end product that blends artificial intelligence, aviation expertise, and seamless mobile user experience. Successfully launching and supporting a product like this also demands collaboration with AI engineers, and designers. This role gives you meaningful ownership and a direct line to product impact - your work will define the benchmark for pilots' digital cockpit assistance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional iOS development experience, especially for iPad
• Fluency in Swift and familiarity with modern UIKit/SwiftUI architectures
• Track record of shipping and supporting apps on the Apple App Store
• Experience deploying on-device machine learning with Core ML, MLX, or similar frameworks is a big plus
• Familiarity with mapping technologies
• Strong testing, debugging, and optimization skills for mission-critical apps

Nice To Haves

• Background or hands-on experience in aviation, navigation, or weather-related applications
• Experience with ARKit, 3D graphics, or advanced visualization technologies
• Understanding of aviation data formats, regulations, or EFB use cases
• Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Software Engineering, or related field
• Experience in small, agile teams and product development cycles

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain core iPad application features using Swift, with an emphasis on performance, stability, and usability
• Deploy and optimize on-device machine learning models (via MLX or similar) for real-time, on-the-ground intelligence
• Integrate and visualize mapping, live weather feeds, sensor data, and other aviation inputs
• Ensure the app operates reliably in offline scenarios
• Coordinate closely with product, design, and AI teams to translate concepts and requirements into flight-ready features
• Uphold industry best practices for testing, accessibility, code quality, and compliance
• Own the App Store release process, including provisioning, profiling, and ongoing support/analytics
• Contribute to technical roadmaps, peer code reviews, and iterative feature delivery

Benefits

• Base pay between $134,400.00 - $168,000.00
• Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees