Senior Software Engineer, Backend

The role

You will design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and data pipelines. You will work with senior engineers and product partners to support a flight safety platform.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs used by web and mobile applications.
• Work with senior engineers to build reliable, scalable backend systems in production environments.
• Integrate with 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 established backend best practices and architectural patterns.
• Help ensure system reliability, performance, and maintainability through testing, monitoring, and documentation.

Required qualifications

• 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 (Node.js).
• Familiarity with designing or consuming APIs and working with databases or data stores.
• Exposure to production environments and an understanding of reliability, performance, and security fundamentals.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Nice to have

• Passion for aviation and a desire to improve air travel efficiency and safety.
• Exposure to data pipelines, real-time data systems, or distributed systems concepts.
• Interest in machine learning, data-intensive systems, or large-scale data processing.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD workflows, or DevOps concepts.

Benefits

• 100% of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
• 3 weeks PTO plus 13+ paid company holidays
• 401(k) offered

Before you apply

• Can only hire U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status).
• Unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa transfers.
• All work must be performed in the United States.

About the company

Beacon AI is a team of aviators, engineers, and operators building an AI platform to make flying safer, more efficient, and more capable. They have secured a dozen Department of Defense contracts and partnered with major airlines.