Lead Software Engineer, iOS/Mobile

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 a Lead iOS Software Engineer to help build and scale mission-critical mobile applications that support our flight safety platform. In this role, you will take ownership of core iOS systems from architecture through delivery, balancing hands-on development with technical leadership. You’ll work closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver reliable, real-time mobile experiences that advance flight safety and operational effectiveness.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and modern iOS frameworks.

• Own and evolve the architecture of the iOS platform, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance in production environments.

• Lead and mentor iOS engineers through code reviews, architectural guidance, and day-to-day technical support.

• Contribute hands-on to complex features and core modules, modeling strong design and implementation practices.

• Collaborate closely with design and product partners to deliver intuitive, pilot-friendly user experiences.

• Integrate with internal and external APIs, real-world data sources, and hardware interfaces to enable secure, real-time functionality.

What Will Make You Successful

• 6+ years of professional iOS development experience, including shipping and maintaining production applications.

• Strong expertise in Swift and SwiftUI, with experience using UIKit and modern iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Combine, and Core Location.

• Solid understanding of concurrency and asynchronous programming, including async/await, multithreading, and GCD.

• Experience working with networking layers, real-world data streams, and/or Bluetooth or hardware-adjacent integrations.

• Proven ability to work closely with designers and product managers to ship polished, user-centered mobile products.

• Strong ownership mindset, with experience driving complex features from design through production.

Bonus Points

• Passion for aviation and a desire to improve air travel efficiency and safety.

• Experience with mapping or spatial frameworks such as Mapbox or MapKit.

• Background in aviation, robotics, sensors, or other real-world, data-driven domains.

• Familiarity with AWS-backed systems, CI/CD pipelines, or on-device ML (Core ML).

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

• Stipends: Monthly phone and wellness benefits

• 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.