Vast · 4 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, iOS, Haven
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $235K/yr
7+ years expVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, iOS to support the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations, responsible for designing and building iOS native applications for crew user interfaces in Low Earth Orbit.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop new and optimize existing software codebases and systems which will be used to power crew devices on the Vast family of spacecraft
Mentor junior software engineers to help build a strong and capable team
Own the lifecycle of software, including rolling out to operations, managing configurations, maintaining and upgrading, and supporting end-users
Configure and optimize automated testing and deployment systems
Ensure software quality and reliability through testing, clean-code, and attention to software security
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Informatics, Human-Centered Design & Engineering or other engineering discipline
7+ years experience writing software
4+ years experience writing iOS applications (Objective-C/C++ & Swift)
Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Preferred
Experience writing applications shipped and used by millions of users
Proficiency using the command line, writing shell scripts, and an understanding of the GNU/Linux operating system
Experience coding in C and C++ and integrating that code into iOS applications
Experience building applications in the cloud
Enjoys end-user facing roles and interfacing with cross-functional teams
Ability to work quickly and accurately in fast-paced environment during critical launch and mission operations
Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
Familiarity with Git
Collaborative mindset
Problem solver with a bias for action
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
ClassPass credits
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized
Company
Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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