Staff Software Engineer, iOS/Mobile (AI)

Location: Hybrid in San Carlos, California, with 3+ days per week onsite; remote work is available on the remaining days. All work must be performed in the United States.

Salary: $224K–$260K annual base salary for the L6 scope, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global builds an AI platform for safer and more efficient aviation, delivering mission-critical systems through Department of Defense contracts and partnerships with major airlines.

What you will do

• Design and implement iOS features using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and modern iOS frameworks.
• Build and maintain reliable, high-performance mobile applications for a flight safety platform.
• Integrate internal and external APIs to support real-time data and application functionality.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver user-friendly mobile experiences.
• Participate in code reviews and apply established iOS architectural and development practices.
• Improve code quality, performance, and maintainability through testing and documentation.

Requirements

• 9+ 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 asynchronous programming, including async/await, multithreading, or GCD.
• Basic experience with networking, APIs, or real-world data sources.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn from feedback and mentorship.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
• U.S. Person status is required under U.S. export control regulations; eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status.

Nice to have

• Passion for aviation and improving air travel efficiency and safety.
• Exposure to mapping or spatial frameworks such as Mapbox or MapKit.
• Interest in real-time data, sensors, or hardware-adjacent systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows or cloud-backed mobile systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Small, focused teams with direct ownership, rapid delivery, and limited organizational overhead.
• Collaboration with aviators, engineers, operators, designers, and product managers on safety-critical systems.
• Healthcare coverage includes 100% of employee medical premiums and 25% for dependents.
• Three weeks of paid time off and 13+ paid company holidays.
• 401(k) is offered without a current employer match.
• Visa sponsorship and visa transfers are not available.