Software Engineer, iOS/Mobile

Beacon AI • San Carlos, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• 2+ 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed