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Beacon AI is building an AI platform to make flying safer, more efficient, and more capable. The company is backed by top investors, has secured a dozen Department of Defense contracts, and partners with major airlines to deliver mission-critical systems. The team operates without silos or heavy processes, with small focused teams owning what they build, shipping quickly, and learning fast.
As an iOS Software Engineer, you will join the mobile team to build high-impact iOS applications supporting the flight safety platform. You will work closely with senior engineers, designers, and product managers to develop user-facing features and contribute to production systems. This is an opportunity to grow your iOS expertise while working on real-time, safety-critical applications that advance flight safety and operational efficiency.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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
The role is hybrid based in San Carlos, CA, requiring 3+ days per week onsite with the option to work remotely on remaining days.
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
BONUS:
- 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
