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Vast · 2 weeks ago

Staff Software Engineer, iOS, Haven

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$155K/yr - $235K/yr

7+ years exp

Vast is working towards a future where humans can thrive in space, and they are looking for a Staff Software Engineer, iOS to support the development of systems for artificial-gravity space stations. The role involves designing and building iOS native applications for crew user interfaces aboard Haven-1, collaborating with various teams to ensure functionality and reliability.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

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

IOS developmentSwiftSoftware Development LifecycleObjective-CC++GNU/LinuxCloud applicationsShell scriptingGitCommunication skillsProblem solvingCollaboration

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

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

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.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees