Lead Backend Software Engineer
ABOUT BEACON AI
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.
What You’ll Do
- Architect, build, and maintain backend services and distributed systems that support mission-critical applications.
- Design and implement secure, scalable APIs for internal and external integrations, including real-time data streaming and support for web and mobile clients.
- Build and optimize data pipelines for efficient ingestion, processing, and access to time-series and multimedia data.
- Own backend system reliability, performance, and scalability in production environments.
- Lead technical design discussions and contribute to code reviews and architectural decisions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and cloud infrastructure issues to ensure high availability.
- Take ownership of backend features or systems from concept through delivery, working closely with product and cross-functional partners.
What Will Make You Successful
- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing backend services, APIs, and distributed systems in production environments.
- Fluency in moder...