Software Engineer, Beacon AI
Route Planning, Multiple Seniority Levels
3 days a week in office (San Carlos, CA)
Aviation technology startup
Open for applications
Aviation technology startup
21-100 employees
Open for applications
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
- Edge Computing Expertise: Experience developing edge computing solutions, particularly in resource-constrained environments
- Route Planning Proficiency: Strong background in designing and implementing route planning algorithms for aviation or similar fields
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and experience with debugging and troubleshooting complex systems
- Programming Proficiency: Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or similar
Desirable
- Aviation Experience: Understanding of the specific data needs and challenges in aviation or related fields
- Embedded Systems: Experience working with embedded systems, sensors, and drivers
- GPU/IoT Devices: Experience working with Nvidia GPUs/IoT devices or similar
What the job involves
- Beacon AI is looking for experienced software engineers in the San Francisco Bay Area to develop edge computing solutions and aviation route planning software that can reliably perform complex tasks in aviation environments
- You will help design, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain new software functionality in aircraft across the globe
- You will join a diverse team that is dedicated to making a real-world impact using advanced, creative technologies
- This is a full-time, salaried position, located in San Carlos, CA
- You will be co-working with amazing colleagues in person, onsite three days a week
- Edge Computing Solutions: Develop and maintain edge computing software to enhance real-time data processing and decision-making capabilities on aircraft
- Aviation Route Planning: Design and implement sophisticated aviation route planning algorithms to optimize flight paths, enhance safety, and improve operational efficiency
- System Integration: Integrate various software and hardware components to create a cohesive system that operates reliably in dynamic aviation environments
- Testing and Deployment: Conduct thorough testing and validation of software functionality, ensuring reliability and performance in real-world scenarios
- Code Quality: Write high-quality, extensible code that is well-tested and documented
- Collaboration: Collaborate proactively with a distributed team to deliver software features using modern middleware technologies
- Code Reviews: Contribute quality code reviews for internal and external engineers
- Security: Identify and fix security vulnerabilities in open-source code
- Agile Practices: Advance modern, agile, secure software development practices that enhance excellent engineering practices
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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