Software Engineer, Beacon AI

Frontend/Web App

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React

TypeScript

HTML

JavaScript

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3-5 days a week in office (San Carlos, CA)

Aviation software company

Job no longer available

Aviation software company

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceTransportNavigation

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

React

TypeScript

HTML

JavaScript

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3-5 days a week in office (San Carlos, CA)

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceTransportNavigation

Company mission

To shape the future of flights by equipping pilos with intelligent tools that adapt to complex environments and evolving missions.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Proven Frontend Expertise: 3+ years of experience building and deploying high-performance web applications with user-facing features
Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and experience with React and TypeScript
Asynchronous Programming: Strong understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and tools like Axios
Data Handling: Proficiency in managing and visualizing data streams efficiently
Startup Mentality: Embody a proactive and resourceful mindset, taking initiatives from concept to implementation
Performance Optimization: Skill in analyzing and optimizing system performance for scalability and responsiveness
Work Ethic: Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful solutions

Desirable

Aviation Enthusiasm: Passion for aviation and a desire to improve air-travel efficiency and safety
Geo-Mapping Tools: Experience with online geo-mapping tools such as MapBox or Cesium
Streaming Expertise: Knowledge of live data streaming and playback solutions

What the job involves

We’re looking for a Frontend Engineer to help build and maintain a critical web application that enables users to interact with aviation data and make safer, faster decisions
You’ll collaborate with design, product, and backend teams to build performant, intuitive user experiences using modern frontend tools
This is a great opportunity to join a mission-driven team and grow your skills by working on real-time, high-impact applications
Feature Development: Contribute to building new features and enhancements for a web application built in React
Data Integration: Work with live and historical data streams to deliver smooth, responsive user experiences
Third-Party Tools: Integrate third-party libraries to expand app functionality and speed up development
Streaming Features: Support the development of live data streaming and playback capabilities with performance in mind
Reusable Components: Write clean, modular code and contribute to our shared UI component library
Documentation: Maintain clear documentation for frontend solutions and development practices
Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, and design teams during planning and reviews
Testing: Write unit and integration tests to ensure reliability and high-quality user experiences

Our take

Flight safety is higher than it ever has been, but there is still room for improvement. Beacon AI develops technology that improves flight safety and efficiency.

Beacon AI is made up of a team of software engineers, experienced pilots and former fighter pilots. This varied, in-depth combined expertise has given the company a competitive advantage within the aviation AI market. Beacon offers a range of tools, including route optimization and live flight support. And the company is backed by advisors from numerous agencies and former executives from companies such as Uber Elevate, a testament to the quality and potential of Beacon's tech.

Now the company is targeting a wide range of sectors, from government aviation fleets to private charter operators. As it scales, it looks to strengthen its leadership team and recently announced the addition of retired US Air Force Colonel Myron Chivis to support development of cockpit-focused AI tools. His operational experience reinforces Beacon's emphasis on real-world pilo insight, a move that could boost product credibility and further strengthen its position in the competitive aviation AI market.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Glassdoor (5)

Company

Funding (2 rounds)

Aug 2024

$15m

SERIES A

Feb 2024

$1.3m

GRANT

Total funding: $16.3m

Company HQ

San Carlos, CA

Leadership

Matt Cox

(Founder & CEO)

A former US Navy Fighter Pilot who worked as a Perception Software Engineering Manager at Cruise. Then joined the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) as a Project Manager.

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