Software Engineer, iOS/Mobile – Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)

Beacon Venture Capital

iOS engineer developing high-performance Electronic Flight Bag applications for Beacon AI’s AI-powered flight safety platform. Building offline-first navigation, weather-data, and aviation-instrument features for iPad.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeSan Carlos • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in iOS application development using Swift and SwiftUI, with a strong focus on performance optimization, data security practices, and real-time data integration. Capable of architecting offline-first mobile experiences and collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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IOS Application DevelopmentSwift and SwiftUIReal-Time Data IntegrationData Security PracticesOffline-First Application Architecture

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Hard Skills

SwiftSwiftUIUIKitBackground ProcessingData SecurityReal-Time Data PipelinesAsync/AwaitMultithreadingLocal Data CachingTesting and Documentation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationEagerness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Flight BagMapboxMapKitCI/CD WorkflowsCloud-Backed Mobile Systems

Industry Keywords

Safety-Critical SystemsMission-Critical SystemsU.S. Person StatusExport Control Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudiOSSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement iOS features using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and modern iOS frameworks
Build and maintain high-performance mobile applications handling large wind and weather datasets in real time
Develop and integrate Electronic Flight Bag features, including location services, map navigation, and aviation instrument displays
Integrate external hardware and edge devices for real-time data ingestion and application functionality
Architect offline-first experiences and graceful degradation for low- or no-connectivity environments
Implement background processing and long-running compute tasks using Swift Concurrency, async/await, and background task APIs
Apply data security practices including Keychain storage, encryption, and secure data handling
Collaborate with senior engineers and designers to deliver precise, reliable, intuitive mobile experiences
Participate in code reviews and follow iOS best practices and architectural patterns
Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability through testing and documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ 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 Electronic Flight Bag applications, location services, or Mapbox/MapKit navigation frameworks
Experience integrating external hardware or edge devices and managing real-time data pipelines
Ability to optimize application performance and handle large datasets without speed or reliability degradation
Experience building offline-first or connectivity-resilient mobile applications, including local data caching and sync strategies
Familiarity with background processing and long-running task management using Swift Concurrency or background task frameworks
Understanding of iOS data security practices, including Keychain, encrypted storage, and secure coding principles
Familiarity with async/await, multithreading, or GCD
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn from feedback and mentorship
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-moving environment
Experience with iPad applications, split view, multitasking, or large-screen layouts is a bonus
Experience with safety-critical or mission-critical systems is a bonus
Familiarity with CI/CD workflows or cloud-backed mobile systems is a bonus
U.S. Person status required due to U.S. export control regulations
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States
No visa sponsorship or visa transfer support; all work must be performed in the United States
Willingness to work in San Carlos, CA at least 3 days per week or relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
3 weeks PTO
13+ paid company holidays
Monthly phone benefits
Monthly wellness benefits
401(k) offered
Equity offered
Option to work remotely on remaining days