Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Beacon AI develops AI pilot assistant technology to transform aviation, flight safety, operational efficiency, and pilot capabilities.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
4+ years of experience
AI · Aviation

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Beacon AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing aviation through AI pilot assistant technology, focusing on enhancing flight safety and operational efficiency. We're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead our serverless cloud systems development.

The role involves designing and maintaining high-performance backend services, managing APIs for aircraft data streaming, and building sophisticated analytical tools. You'll work with real-time aviation data, construct data pipelines, and ensure system reliability through comprehensive testing and monitoring.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of experience in serverless systems, strong expertise in cloud technologies (especially AWS), and proven ability in data engineering. You should be comfortable with Python or Node.js and have experience in data visualization tools. Aviation industry knowledge is a plus.

Working from our San Carlos office at least three days weekly, you'll join a dynamic team focused on transforming the aviation industry. We offer comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage (75% company-paid, increasing to 80% in 2025), generous PTO, and wellness allowances.

This is an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of aviation technology, working on systems that directly impact flight safety and pilot capabilities. You'll have the chance to build something groundbreaking from the ground up, making a real difference in the second century of aviation.

Last updated 12 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Backend

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and systems
  • Design, implement, and maintain APIs for internal and external data sources
  • Develop and maintain database schemas, queries, and stored procedures
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines
  • Build sophisticated analytical tools
  • Provide expert-level troubleshooting and debugging
  • Analyze and optimize system performance

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Python
Node.js
  • Deep sense of ownership from ideation through deployment
  • Comfort with ambiguity and evolving environments
  • Extensive knowledge of cloud services, especially AWS
  • Strong background in data engineering
  • Expertise in data visualization
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Team leadership and communication skills
  • 4+ years of experience in serverless systems and/or microservice architecture

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (75% covered by company, increasing to 80% in 2025)
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 14 company-paid holidays
  • Connectivity stipend for cell phone
  • Health and wellness allowance
  • 401(k) program (no matching currently)

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