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Beacon AI
San Carlos, California, United States
Source: Beacon AI careers · View original posting
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We’re a fast-moving team of aviators, engineers, and operators building an AI platform to make flying safer, more efficient, and more capable. Backed by top investors, we’ve secured a dozen Department of Defense contracts and partnered with major airlines to deliver mission-critical systems. We operate without silos or heavy processes. Small, focused teams own what they build, ship quickly, and learn fast, pushing the boundaries of how humans and AI work together in aviation.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and scale the backend systems that power our flight safety platform. In this role, you will take ownership of backend services, APIs, and data pipelines, balancing hands-on development with technical leadership. You’ll work closely with product and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable systems that support mission-critical, real-world applications.
9+ years of experience designing and implementing backend services, APIs, and distributed systems in production environments.
Fluency in modern backend languages such as Python and JavaScript/TypeScript (
Node.js
).
Proven experience building, scaling, and operating backend infrastructure.
Strong ownership mindset, with experience driving end-to-end systems and features from design through deployment.
Ability to operate effectively in evolving environments while maintaining high standards for quality and reliability.
Experience building or working with data pipelines and backend systems handling large-scale or real-time data.
Bonus Points
Passion for aviation and a desire to improve air travel efficiency and safety.
Familiarity with machine learning workflows or data-intensive systems.
Experience working with big data tools or large-scale data processing frameworks.
Background in DevOps or DevSecOps, including automating infrastructure and improving system reliability and security.
Work Location
This is a hybrid role based in San Carlos, CA, with 3+ days per week onsite and the option to work remotely on remaining days.
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