Staff Software Engineer, Beacon AI

• We are seeking an accomplished and self-motivated Staff Frontend Engineer who can bring leadership, technical excellence, and a strategic mindset to our team
• Proven Frontend Expertise: 6-10+ years of experience building and deploying high-performance web applications with user-facing features
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of frontend technologies, including JavaScript, ES6, React, and TypeScript
• Web Development Skills: Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and CSS pre-processing platforms such as SCSS, SASS, or LESS
• 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
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to take ownership of product lines, milestones, or feature sets and drive them forward with minimal supervision
• Startup Mentality: Embody a proactive and resourceful mindset, taking initiatives from concept to implementation
• High Technical Bar: Consistently set and uphold rigorous technical standards, contributing to hiring decisions and mentoring team members
• 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

• As a Staff Engineer, you will drive the development of innovative frontend interfaces that integrate with our advanced flight safety system
• You will play a pivotal role in building a critical web application that allows users to interact with aviation data and derive actionable insights, directly contributing to the advancement of flight safety and operational efficiency
• Your ability to take ownership of initiatives, set high technical standards, and collaborate effectively across teams will ensure the delivery of impactful solutions
• Feature Development: Lead the design and implementation of new features and enhancements for a web application built in React
• Data Integration: Architect and handle data from multiple sources, including live and archived streams, to enable seamless user experiences
• System Design: Design robust systems to efficiently handle large-scale data and build efficient, custom components tailored to user needs
• Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance to the engineering team, driving best practices through code reviews and architectural discussions
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including backend engineers, product managers, and UX/UI designers, to make informed design and implementation decisions
• Third-Party Libraries: Integrate popular third-party libraries to enhance application functionality and streamline development
• UX/UI Implementation: Partner with UX/UI designers to ensure the delivery of consistent, intuitive, and user-friendly interfaces
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation to catalog solutions and practices within the frontend technology stack
• Data Streaming: Design and implement solutions for live-streaming and playback features, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop and maintain robust automated test coverage to ensure high-quality application functionality
• Reusable Components: Build reusable code and libraries to accelerate future development efforts