Mobile App Programmer - Contract

Mobile App Programmer - Contract

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

Mobile App Programmer (Contract) - El Segundo, CA Skyryse is seeking a contract programmer to develop native mobile applications for iOS devices (iPhone and iPad). This role requires translating product concepts designs created in Figma into fully functional, production-ready applications.

The application must be architected to support rapid content updates by non-technical internal stakeholders, including members of the design, business development, governmental affairs, and investor relations teams. This includes building a structured and intuitive update mechanism that enables content changes without requiring direct code modifications.

This is a full-time onsite contract role based in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Develop native iOS applications for iPhone and iPad.
• Translate Figma designs into pixel-accurate, functional mobile interfaces.
• Architect application structure to support ongoing content updates by non-technical users.
• Optimize application performance for graphics-heavy or interactive content.
• Prepare, package, and submit applications to the Apple App Store.
• Manage provisioning profiles, certificates, and App Store compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience developing and shipping native iOS applications for iPhone and iPad.
• Experience deploying applications to the Apple App Store.
• Demonstrated experience integrating 3D models into iOS applications.
• Experience optimizing performance for interactive or rendering-intensive applications.
• Ability to work independently and deliver production-ready software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing applications that interface with hardware or embedded systems.
• Experience implementing over-the-air update mechanisms or dynamic content systems.
• Experience is creating mobile game application on iOS

Why Skyryse?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
• Hourly Rate: $72/hr - $87/hr
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.