Staff Software Engineer, Beacon AI

• The ideal candidate will bring a strong work ethic, deep technical expertise, and a passion for driving high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Extensive Experience: 6-10+ years of experience designing and deploying robotic software and/or embedded systems in dynamic, high-impact environments
• Technical Expertise: Proven track record of working on components of robotic software stacks, such as perception, prediction, planning, or control modules
• Startup Mentality: Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and the ability to drive initiatives forward independently in a fast-paced startup environment
• Middleware Technologies: Deep expertise in Linux, RTOS, or middleware technologies like ROS and DDS
• Aviation Standards: Experience developing software that adheres to aviation industry standards and safety-critical coding practices
• Problem-Solving Ability: Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to resolve complex technical challenges with innovative solutions
• Work Ethic and Output Orientation: Displays a high level of commitment and productivity, taking pride in delivering impactful, end-to-end solutions
• Team Collaboration and Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Beacon AI is seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of robotic software and/or embedded systems capable of performing complex tasks in aviation environments
• This role will drive the design, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of new software functionality in aircraft systems worldwide
• As a Staff Engineer, you will set a high technical bar, taking ownership of mission-critical initiatives and delivering impactful solutions
• Leadership and Ownership: Take full ownership of critical product lines, milestones, or feature sets, driving projects from 0 to 1 and delivering high-quality solutions with minimal supervision
• Collaborative Development: Proactively collaborate with a distributed team to design and deliver advanced software features using modern middleware technologies
• High-Quality Code: Write, review, and maintain high-quality, extensible, well-documented code that meets stringent aviation standards
• System Integration: Lead the integration of diverse software and hardware components into a cohesive and reliable aviation pilot assistant system
• Performance Optimization: Drive the migration of existing Python code to C++ to enhance the performance and efficiency of edge devices
• Testing and Validation: Oversee the testing, validation, and deployment of software functionality, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance with safety-critical practices
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and guide team members, fostering technical growth and collaboration within the team
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve complex issues in software and hardware systems, with a focus on scalability and reliability
• Agile Practices: Champion modern, agile, and secure software development practices to enhance engineering excellence