Software Engineer, iOS/Mobile

About the role

You will design and implement iOS features using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and modern iOS frameworks to power high-impact health and wearable experiences. You will build and maintain health and fitness focused mobile applications that integrate tightly with HealthKit and a range of wearable devices in production. You will structure complex, data rich UIs that turn large streams of health and biometric data into clean, intuitive, and visually polished interfaces for flight crews. You will design and build charts and data displays that are both highly functional and visually compelling, ensuring clarity in mission critical contexts. You will integrate with wearable hardware to support real time health monitoring, surfacing insights that support safety and operational awareness for aviation teams. You will apply data security and privacy best practices including Keychain, encrypted storage, and secure handling of sensitive health and biometric data across the app lifecycle. You will collaborate with senior engineers and designers to deliver precise, reliable, and visually compelling mobile experiences that meet strict standards for performance and usability.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design and implement iOS features using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and modern iOS frameworks.
• Build and maintain health and fitness focused mobile applications integrating with HealthKit and wearable devices.
• Structure complex, data rich UIs that visualize large streams of health and biometric data in a clean and intuitive way.
• Design and build charts and data displays that are both highly functional and visually polished.
• Integrate with wearable hardware to support real time health monitoring for flight crew.
• Apply data security and privacy best practices including Keychain, encrypted storage, and secure handling of sensitive health and biometric data.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and designers to deliver precise, reliable, and visually compelling 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.
• Contribute to the definition and evolution of mobile product requirements alongside product and design partners.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues affecting performance, reliability, or user experience on iOS devices.
• Optimize app size, launch time, battery usage, and memory footprint for a smooth user experience.
• Implement analytics and telemetry to support data driven decisions on feature usage and user behavior.
• Work with cross functional teams to plan, estimate, and deliver incremental releases in a fast moving environment.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge through code reviews, pair programming, and technical discussions.

Requirements

• 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.
• Hands on experience with HealthKit and building fitness or health wearable applications.
• Strong eye for design with the ability to structure complex UIs and translate large datasets into clear and compelling visual interfaces.
• Experience building charts, dashboards, or data visualizations within iOS applications.
• Understanding of iOS data security and privacy practices including Keychain, encrypted storage, and secure handling of sensitive health and biometric data.
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming concepts such as 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.
• Willingness to work on iOS releases that impact safety and operational awareness for flight crews.
• Comfort with reading and interpreting technical specifications for wearable hardware integrations.
• Experience using version control, issue trackers, and collaborative development workflows.
• Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well tested code that aligns with team standards.
• Understanding of App Store distribution requirements and related compliance considerations for health related apps.

Nice to have

• Passion for aviation and a desire to improve flight safety and crew wellbeing.
• Experience working on safety critical or mission critical systems.
• Familiarity with navigation or flight related frameworks and data sources.
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows or cloud backed mobile systems.
• Interest in real time data, sensors, or hardware adjacent systems.

Practical notes

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.