Software Engineer, Beacon AI
Front End/Web Application, Multiple Seniority Levels
3 days a week in office (San Carlos, CA)
Aviation technology startup
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Aviation technology startup
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
3 days a week in office (San Carlos, CA)
21-100 employees
Company mission
Beacon AI is building the future of flight safety for commercial and private fleets.
Role
Who you are
- React Expertise: Strong expertise in React
- Web Markup: Proficiency with HTML5 and CSS3
- Front-End Technologies: At least 6 years of experience with front-end technologies and an excellent understanding of Javascript and ES6
- CSS Pre-Processing: Familiarity with CSS pre-processing platforms like SCSS, SASS, or LESS
- Asynchronous Requests: Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, AJAX, and GraphQL technologies
- Streaming Proficiency: Proficiency with video and data streaming
Desirable
- Passion for Aviation: Passion for aviation and improving air-travel efficiency and safety
- Geo-Mapping Tools: Experience with online geo-mapping tools such as MapBox or Cesium
- TypeScript: Familiarity with TypeScript
What the job involves
- We are seeking a self-motivated and talented Front-End Web Developer who can bring a unique blend of skills to our team as we build innovative front-end interfaces that interact with our advanced flight safety system in flight
- In this role, you'll have the opportunity to play an active role in building a critical application to our overall platform that allows users away from aircraft to interact with the data and make meaning from flights
- You will not only impact how the application performs, but also how it looks by working closely with our product and UX/UI design teams to bridge the gap between design and technical implementation
- Feature Development: Build new features and improve existing functionality for a web application built in React
- Data Handling: Handle data from multiple sources, both live and archived
- System Design: Design systems to efficiently handle large amounts of data and build efficient high-refresh-rate components
- Collaboration: Collaborate with teammates throughout the stack for design and implementation decisions
- Third-Party Libraries: Work with popular third-party libraries to enhance functionality
- UX/UI Collaboration: Partner with a UX/UI designer to ensure the implementation of a user interface that is consistent, intuitive, and user-friendly
- React Development: Use React to extend the functionality of our web application
- Media Tools: Use a variety of streaming and media tools to provide a feature-rich experience
- User Interface: Develop new, user-focused interface features ensuring technical viability for speed and scalability
- Documentation: Develop front-end documentation to catalog relevant solutions in our technology stack
- Data Streams: Work with data streams and collaborate with the rest of our engineers to develop the best solutions for live-streaming and playback features
- Testing: Write and maintain robust test coverage to ensure the application functions as expected
- Reusable Code: Build reusable code and libraries for future use
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. The company is backed by advisors from numerous agencies and former executives from companies such as Uber Elevate. This is testament to the quality and potential of Beacon's tech.
Beacon AI is currently targeting a wide array of sectors, from government aviation fleets to private charter operators. The diversity of Beacon's tools and their applications will be vital to its continued success, as it looks to capitalise on its 2024 funding rounds.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Aug 2024
$15m
SERIES A
Feb 2024
$1.3m
GRANT
Total funding: $16.3m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with our generous health, vision, and dental benefits, with 75% of costs covered by the company for the employee. Note: Starting January 1, 2025 our coverage is increasing. Beacon AI will cover 80% of healthcare coverage costs for the employee and 25% for their dependents
- Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with 3 weeks of paid vacation, in addition to 14 company-paid holidays each year
- Connectivity Stipend: Stay connected with our cell phone benefit, ensuring you have the tools you need to excel in your role
- Health and Wellness Allowance: Use this towards a gym membership or subscription to a meditation app, empowering you to prioritize self-care and maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Financial Planning: Prepare for the future with our 401(k) program. While we currently do not offer matching, we are committed to enhancing this benefit in the future
Company HQ
Marina District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Matt Cox
(Co-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.
Avinash Nair
(Co-Founder & Principal Engineer)Previously worked as an Engineer at DAQRI, and was a Senior Software Engineer at Cruise.
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