Beacon AI
Beacon AI is an aviation software company based in Silicon Valley, building advanced systems that serve as a pilot assistant for commercial and defense aviators - think R2-D2 for pilots. We go beyond traditional autopilot, providing a reliable onboard teammate that enhances safety, efficiency, and situational awareness in a hardware-lite package. Our mission is to shape the future of flight by equipping pilots with intelligent tools that adapt to complex environments and evolving missions. We’re solving some of aviation’s toughest challenges, from cockpit workload and data overload to predictive safety and autonomous decision support. Beacon is backed by leading investors, including Costanoa Ventures, Scout Ventures, Sam Altman (via Apollo Projects and Hydrazine Capital), JetBlue Ventures, and Mischief. Our work is also guided by seasoned aviation leaders, including Hon. Robert Sumwalt (former NTSB Chairman) and Ali Bahrami (former FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety). Our AI Assistant works alongside pilots as a Safety Net, Coach, and Superhuman. We are hiring for many roles. Check our careers page or reach out if you don't see what you are looking for!
Open Positions at Beacon AI
7 open positions
Build React-based web applications that visualize real-time and historical aviation data for Beacon AI’s flight safety platform. This hybrid role offers the chance to work closely with engineers, product managers, and designers on mission-critical user-facing features.
Lead the frontend architecture and development of high-impact React web interfaces for an aviation safety platform handling complex, real-time and historical data. This Staff Engineer role combines hands-on implementation, technical leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional ownership.
Build high-impact iOS applications for Beacon AI’s flight safety platform, using Swift and modern iOS frameworks in a safety-critical aviation environment. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on real-time mobile systems with a focused, collaborative engineering team.
Build high-impact iOS applications for Beacon AI’s flight safety platform, working on real-time, safety-critical mobile experiences. This hybrid role offers mentorship, close collaboration, and the opportunity to improve aviation safety and efficiency.
Senior Software Engineer developing autonomy, robotics, and embedded software for safety-critical advanced pilot assistance systems. The hybrid San Carlos role combines hands-on coding, hardware integration, edge computing, and real-time decision support for aviation.
Senior Backend Software Engineer building reliable services, APIs, and data pipelines for Beacon AI’s mission-critical flight safety platform. This hybrid San Carlos role combines production backend development with real-time aviation data systems.
Lead the development of autonomy, robotics, and embedded software for safety-critical pilot assistance systems in real-world aviation environments. This hands-on role owns mission-critical features end to end while mentoring engineers and shaping technical direction.