# Lead Backend Software Engineer

**Company:** [Beacon AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/beacon-ai)
**Location:** San Carlos, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $185k – $260k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Backend Services, Distributed Systems, APIs, Data Pipelines, Real-Time Data, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, DevSecOps, Machine Learning
**Posted:** 2026-09-08

> Leads the design, development, and operation of secure, scalable backend services, APIs, distributed systems, and data pipelines for a mission-critical flight safety platform. Requires 5+ years of backend experience and strong Python and JavaScript/TypeScript skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Architect, build, and maintain backend services and distributed systems for mission-critical applications.
- Design and implement secure, scalable APIs for internal and external integrations, including real-time data streaming and web and mobile clients.
- Build and optimize data pipelines for time-series and multimedia data ingestion, processing, and access.
- Own backend system reliability, performance, and scalability in production.
- Lead technical design discussions and contribute to code reviews and architectural decisions.
- Troubleshoot complex backend and cloud infrastructure issues to ensure high availability.
- Own backend features and systems from concept through delivery with product and cross-functional partners.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing backend services, APIs, and distributed systems in production.
- Fluency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, including Node.js.
- Experience building, scaling, and operating backend infrastructure.
- Experience driving systems and features from design through deployment.
- Experience with data pipelines and backend systems handling large-scale or real-time data.
- Ability to maintain high standards for quality and reliability in evolving environments.

## Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with machine learning workflows or data-intensive systems.
- Experience with big data tools or large-scale data processing frameworks.
- Background in DevOps or DevSecOps, including infrastructure automation and system reliability and security.
- Passion for aviation and improving air travel efficiency and safety.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary: $185,000–$260,000.
- Healthcare coverage, including 100% of employee medical premiums and 25% of dependent premiums.
- Three weeks of paid time off and 13+ paid company holidays.
- 401(k) plan offered.

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