Apple iOS Developer at Markon
Dulles, VA
$120,000–$200,000from the description
Jul 15, 2026
Dulles, VA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A software development role focused on building custom tools for the Apple iOS platform in a cyber-focused, mission-driven environment. Day-to-day work involves end-to-end design and development, reverse engineering iOS and macOS applications, developing proof-of-concept exploit software, and mentoring junior developers. Suited to experienced developers with a background in Python, C, and ARM/x86 architectures who hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Mid level · 4+ years · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · TS/SCI clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $158,337 (middle half $126,441–$180,105). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (10)
The role sits at the intersection of iOS software development and offensive cyber/CNE work (reverse engineering, exploit development); 15-1212 (Information Security Analysts) is a plausible runner-up, but the primary day-to-day output is custom software, so 15-1252 was chosen.
An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is an explicit hard gate.
The degree requirement is effectively waived: the JD states a BS degree OR 6 additional years of relevant experience as a substitute, so no minimum degree is flagged.
Total experience minimum is 4 years (with a BS); the 10-year path (4+6 substitution) is an alternative route, not an additional requirement.
Reverse engineering is listed as a required skill specifically for iOS or macOS apps in ARM or x86 assembly; ARM and x86 are captured as alternatives on a single skill since either architecture satisfies the requirement.
Objective-C, Swift, and C++ appear under Preferred Qualifications and are captured as alternatives on a single preferred skill since the posting treats them interchangeably.
CNE techniques/methodologies on macOS or iOS also appear under Preferred Qualifications and are a methodology concept rather than a named tool, so they are not emitted as a discrete skill; macOS is retained as a preferred platform signal.
The salary range ($120,000–$200,000/yr) is explicitly noted as a guideline, not a guarantee.
Ignored 2 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): reverse engineering, exploit development.
Requires a TS/SCI clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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