Base Salary
$135k - $168k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement React-based features for web applications using real-time and historical aviation data.
- Integrate, process, and visualize data from live streams and archived datasets.
- Collaborate with backend engineers, product managers, and UX/UI designers on feature design and implementation.
- Participate in code reviews and follow established frontend practices and architectural patterns.
- Improve frontend reliability and maintainability through testing and documentation.
- Develop reusable components and shared frontend libraries.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience building user-facing web applications, or equivalent experience through internships, projects, or coursework.
- Experience with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, state management, HTML, and CSS.
- Familiarity with asynchronous frontend patterns and APIs or data streams.
- Strong problem-solving skills, willingness to learn from feedback and mentorship, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-moving environment.
- Attention to code quality, performance, and maintainability.
- Experience with mapping or geospatial tools such as Mapbox or Cesium is a bonus.
- Passion for aviation and exposure to live data or video streaming concepts are bonus qualifications.
Benefits
- Hybrid role based in San Carlos, California, with at least 3 days per week onsite and remote work available on remaining days.
- Full-time employees receive 100% of employee medical premiums covered and 25% of dependent premiums covered.
- Three weeks of paid time off and 13 or more paid company holidays.
- 401(k) offered without a current employer match.
- All work must be performed in the United States.
Tech Stack
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About 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!