> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3212807-ios-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3212807-ios-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # iOS Developer - **Company:** BigBear.ai, Inc. - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Android NDK, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Mobile Application Development, Data Structures, Software Debugging, File Systems, GNU Debuggers, GNU Linker, Python (Programming Language), NT File System (NTFS), Reverse Engineering, Simple Data Format, Mobile Security, Socket Programming, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), WinDBg, Swift (Programming Language), Gitlab, Git, Build Management, Selinux, IDA Pro, Objective C++, Software Version Control, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8efa9aa3-a950-4903-aa12-3da3aade62e7 ## About the Role * Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) clearance, Full Scope Polygraph (FSP), or the ability to obtain one * Must have at least 10+ years of experience * Experience developing, testing, and debugging in Python and C * Experience building UNIX applications using make files (or similar build environments) on mission-relevant platforms * Experience developing CNO tools and techniques * Strong socket programming and packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-layer protocols * Proficiency in tracing execution with debuggers/tools such as WinDbg, gdb, IDA Pro * Experience reverse engineering native binaries * Experience developing proof-of-concept exploit software * Knowledge of OS internals, including topics such as: * + runtime linker/loader concepts + object file formats (e.g., ELF) + file system internals (e.g., NTFS, ext2, btrfs) + access control mechanisms (MAC/DAC) + process/thread APIs, data structures * Understanding of modern mitigations (ASLR, DEP, NX), approaches to bypass them, and methods to detect bypass attempts * Experience with version control (e.g., git, GitLab) What we'd like you to have * Native-level mobile development experience (Android native/NDK or similar) * Vulnerability analysis experience * Assembly familiarity, preferably ARM * Understanding of mobile security protections (e.g., SELinux, application sandboxing) * Experience with Objective-C, Swift, C++ * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities ## Related Videos - [Unleash your web skills on native!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/122-unleash-your-web-skills-on-native) - [GitLab CI pipelines for a whole company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/143-gitlab-ci-pipelines-for-a-whole-company) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Scalable architecture for mobile apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/275-scalable-architecture-for-mobile-apps) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Choosing the Right Tools for App Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/391-a-guide-to-choosing-the-right-tools-for-app-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Cross Platform Mobile Development Frameworks to Use in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/404-cross-platform-mobile-development-frameworks-to-use-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 166: Sycophancy, Zip bombs and AI Native Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/585-dev-digest-166-sycophancy-zip-bombs-and-ai-native-development)