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# Ios Developer

- **Company:** Archer Aviation
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Computer Graphics Software, Artificial Intelligence, Apple IOS, App Store (IOS), Software Quality, Code Review, Software Debugging, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, OpenGL, Release Management, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Uikit, Swiftui, Ios Frameworks, Swift (Programming Language), Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-ios-developer-san-jose-ca--518aa555-3287-4b0f-bd21-84169ec60c50

## About the Role

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, Aerospace and Defense, Apple, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation Industry, Best Practices, Business Growth, Business Strategy, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Data Formats, Debugging Skills, Diversity, Employee Retention, Leadership, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Product Design, Product Development, Quality Assurance Methodology, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Release Management/Engineering, Software Administration, Software Development, Swift, Usability Engineering, Use Cases, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), iOS

## Description

* 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


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