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Beacon AIBeacon AISan Carlos, CA

Software Engineer, Backend

Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and data pipelines for Beacon AI's flight safety platform. Requires 2+ years backend experience with Python or JS/TS, API and database familiarity, and production environment exposure. Hybrid role in San Carlos, CA.

135k – 190k/yr
Hybrid2+ YOEBackend Engineering

About the role

What You’ll 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 that support user-facing functionality.
  • 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.

What Will Make You Successful

  • 2+ 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 and eagerness to learn from feedback and mentorship.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Bonus Points

  • 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.

Perks & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

  • Healthcare: 100%* of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
  • Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 13+ paid company holidays
  • Stipends: Monthly phone and wellness benefits
  • 401(k): Offered (no current employer match, but we are committed to enhancing this benefit in the future).

Skills

PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsAPIsDatabasesData PipelinesCloud PlatformsCI/CDDevOps
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