Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
We are empowering pilots with next-generation aviation technology. You will join a small, expert team with big ambitions, directly shaping a product that blends on-device artificial intelligence, aviation expertise, peripheral integration, and seamless mobile user experience.
What You’ll Do:
- Architect, develop, and maintain core iOS application features in Swift with an emphasis on performance, stability, and usability
- Deploy and optimize on-device machine learning models (via MLX and CoreML) for real-time intelligence
- Integrate and visualize mapping, live weather feeds, sensor data, and other aviation inputs
- Ensure the app operates reliably offline
- Coordinate closely with product, design, and AI teams to translate concepts, research, 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
- Help shape a dynamic, fast-moving engineering culture where shipping matters
The unique technical challenges of this role mean we seek developers with both iOS mastery and experience building high-performance, data-driven iOS apps.
- Degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of professional iOS development experience
- 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 \
- Familiarity with mapping technologies
- Strong testing, debugging, and optimization skills for mission-critical apps
- Experience in developing offline first apps
Bonus Qualifications:
- Background or hands-on experience in aviation, navigation, or weather-related applications
- Experience with 3D graphics, Metal, OpenGL or other advanced graphics technologies
- Understanding of aviation data formats, regulations, or EFB use cases
- Experience in small, agile teams and product development cycles
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $140,000 - $200,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Skills Required
- 3+ years of professional iOS development experience
- 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
- Familiarity with mapping technologies
- Strong testing, debugging, and optimization skills for mission-critical apps
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Archer Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Archer Aviation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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What We Do
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
