Base Salary
$173k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs used by web and mobile applications.
- Build reliable and scalable backend systems in production with senior engineers.
- Integrate internal and external data sources, including real-time and batch data pipelines.
- Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional partners to deliver backend features.
- Participate in code reviews and follow backend best practices and architectural patterns.
- Support system reliability, performance, and maintainability through testing, monitoring, and documentation.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience building backend systems, or equivalent experience through internships, projects, or coursework.
- Experience with at least one modern backend language, such as Python or JavaScript/TypeScript with Node.js.
- Familiarity with designing or consuming APIs and working with databases or data stores.
- Exposure to production environments and reliability, performance, and security fundamentals.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-moving environment.
- Bonus qualifications include exposure to data pipelines, real-time data systems, distributed systems, machine learning, large-scale data processing, cloud platforms, CI/CD workflows, or DevOps concepts.
- Passion for aviation and interest in improving air travel efficiency and safety are valued.
Benefits
- 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, currently without an employer match.
- Hybrid work in San Carlos, California, with 3+ days per week onsite and remote work available on remaining days.
- Only U.S. Persons may be hired due to U.S. export-control regulations; all work must be performed in the United States.
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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!