Base Salary
$135k - $168k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement iOS features using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and modern iOS frameworks.
- Build and maintain reliable, high-performance mobile applications with senior engineers.
- Integrate internal and external APIs for real-time data and application functionality.
- Collaborate with designers and product managers to deliver intuitive mobile experiences.
- Participate in code reviews and follow iOS best practices and architectural patterns.
- Improve code quality, performance, and maintainability through testing and documentation.
Requirements
- 2+ years of iOS application development experience, or equivalent experience through internships, projects, or coursework.
- Experience with Swift and SwiftUI, plus some exposure to UIKit and common iOS frameworks.
- Familiarity with asynchronous programming, including async/await, multithreading, or GCD.
- Basic experience with networking, APIs, or real-world data sources.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn through feedback and mentorship.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
- Bonus: exposure to Mapbox or MapKit, real-time data, sensors, hardware-adjacent systems, CI/CD workflows, or cloud-backed mobile systems.
- Passion for aviation and interest in improving air travel efficiency and safety are advantageous.
Benefits
- Hybrid work in San Carlos, CA, with at least 3 days per week onsite and remote work available on remaining days.
- 100% of employee medical premiums covered and 25% of dependent premiums covered.
- 3 weeks of paid time off and 13+ paid company holidays.
- 401(k) offered with no current employer match.
- Employment is limited to U.S. Persons, and all work must be performed in the United States.
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About Beacon AI
Beacon AI is an aviation software company based in Silicon Valley, building advanced systems that serve as a pilot assistant for commercial and defense aviators - think R2-D2 for pilots. We go beyond traditional autopilot, providing a reliable onboard teammate that enhances safety, efficiency, and situational awareness in a hardware-lite package. Our mission is to shape the future of flight by equipping pilots with intelligent tools that adapt to complex environments and evolving missions. We’re solving some of aviation’s toughest challenges, from cockpit workload and data overload to predictive safety and autonomous decision support. Beacon is backed by leading investors, including Costanoa Ventures, Scout Ventures, Sam Altman (via Apollo Projects and Hydrazine Capital), JetBlue Ventures, and Mischief. Our work is also guided by seasoned aviation leaders, including Hon. Robert Sumwalt (former NTSB Chairman) and Ali Bahrami (former FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety). Our AI Assistant works alongside pilots as a Safety Net, Coach, and Superhuman. We are hiring for many roles. Check our careers page or reach out if you don't see what you are looking for!