Staff Software Engineer, iOS/Mobile

Beacon AI • San Carlos, CA

5d • $224,000 - $260,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Beacon AI is seeking a Staff iOS Software Engineer to join its mobile team and build iOS applications supporting its flight safety platform. The role involves developing user-facing features and contributing to production systems for real-time, safety-critical applications that advance flight safety and operational efficiency. The engineer will work with senior engineers, designers, and product managers in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Requirements

• 9+ 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.
• Must be a U.S. Person; visa sponsorship and visa transfers are not available.
• All work must be performed in the United States.

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

• 100% of employee medical premiums covered; 25% of dependent medical premiums covered.
• 3 weeks of PTO plus 13+ paid company holidays.
• 401(k) offered; there is no current employer match, though the company is committed to enhancing this benefit in the future.

What This Job Offers

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