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iOS Developer

BigBear.aiReston, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 7 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As an iOS Developer at BigBear.ai, you will have the opportunity to build impactful custom tools and contribute directly to national security missions, with ample room for leadership and skill development. This hybrid role is ideal for a mid-senior developer with a strong background in iOS and C/Python, who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to tackle complex, time-sensitive challenges. Apply now to join a mission-focused team where your expertise will make a significant difference.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking an Apple iOS Developer to join a mission-focused cyber team solving real-time challenges in support of national security objectives. In this role, you'll work closely with end users to understand urgent operational needs and rapidly translate them into dependable iOS/macOS-focused capabilities. You'll own development efforts end-to-end-design, build, test, debug, document, and sustain custom tooling in a fast-paced environment where performance, reliability, and mission outcomes matter.

All applicants must currently reside in the United States.

What you will do

  • Design custom software tools and techniques for the Apple iOS platform.
  • Deliver end-to-end software development: requirements, design, implementation, testing, integration, and sustainment.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and debug issues using COTS/GOTS tools and internal frameworks.
  • Apply a strong understanding of networking fundamentals to develop and support mission tools.
  • Create documentation needed to operate, maintain, and support developed software and techniques.
  • Mentor and lead junior-level developers to support mission delivery.
  • Support and solve time-sensitive cyber problems as operational needs evolve.

What you need to have

  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) clearance, Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) or ability to obtain one
  • Must have at least 3+ years of experience
  • Experience developing, testing, and debugging in Python and C
  • Experience reverse engineering iOS or macOS applications on ARM or x86
  • Experience developing proof-of-concept exploit software
  • Experience using version control tools such as git

What we'd like you to have

  • Understanding of CNE techniques and methodologies on macOS or iOS.
  • Proficiency with Objective-C, Swift, and/or C++.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferred

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Objective-C
Swift
C++
Git
Python
iOS

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