Staff Software Engineer, Beacon AI

• Proven iOS Expertise: 6-10+ years of professional iOS development experience, with a strong command of Swift, Objective-C, SwiftUI, modern iOS frameworks (Core Data, Combine, Core Location), and map engines and spatial frameworks (Mapbox, MapKit)
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in multithreading, concurrency (GCD, async/await), performance optimization, and iOS application lifecycle, including UI, testing (unit/integration), deployment, Git, APIs (REST, WebSocket), push notifications, cloud messaging, CI/CD, and agile workflows
• Deep Ownership: A firm commitment to end-to-end responsibility, from ideation to deployment and maintenance, ensuring project success and user satisfaction
• Startup Mentality: Demonstrates the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, taking ownership and driving initiatives forward with minimal supervision
• Leadership Skills: Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor peers and contribute significantly to interviews and hiring processes
• Performance Optimization Skills: Proven ability to analyze and optimize system performance, particularly for real-time data applications
• Critical Problem-Solving: A strong analytical mindset to troubleshoot complex issues and maintain application stability and reliability
• User-Centric Development: Significant experience in user experience development and incorporating user feedback to improve functionality
• Strong Work Ethic: Demonstrates a high output orientation and a results-driven approach

Desirable

• Beacon AI is seeking an experienced and innovative Staff iOS Engineer to lead the development of Murdock, our pioneering in-cockpit AI assistance product for pilots
• As a Staff Engineer, you will set a high technical bar, take ownership of key initiatives, and drive the development of impactful solutions from ideation to delivery
• Your leadership and technical expertise will be critical in designing and implementing advanced mobile solutions that enhance flight safety and operational efficiency
• Mobile Application Development: Architect, build, and maintain advanced iOS applications for Murdock, ensuring high performance, scalability, and responsiveness
• Technical Leadership: Set a high technical standard for the team. Mentor and guide team members, drive engineering best practices, and play a significant role in hiring and onboarding
• Product Ownership: Take on specific product lines, milestones, or feature sets and drive them forward with ownership and minimal supervision, delivering high-impact solutions
• Real-Time Data Integration: Implement real-time data streaming features to provide pilots with critical in-cockpit assistance, leveraging Beacon AI’s robust backend infrastructure
• User Experience Design: Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure the best possible user experience, focusing on intuitive and effective interfaces for pilots
• API Integration: Design and integrate with internal and external APIs to fetch and display data efficiently and securely
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize application performance, particularly for real-time data and multimedia streaming
• Automated Testing: Establish comprehensive testing strategies, leveraging frameworks like XCTest and Snapshot Testing to ensure code quality and stability
• CI/CD Mastery: Own and enhance the CI/CD pipeline to enable seamless, efficient releases, ensuring continuous delivery of high-quality software
• Collaboration: Partner with engineers, product managers, and QA to deliver impactful and user-focused solutions
• Innovation and Improvement: Stay ahead of industry trends and continuously improve the functionality, reliability, and performance of Murdock