What the job involves

• We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to help design, build, and maintain our backend systems. You’ll contribute to the development of serverless cloud infrastructure, support real-time data processing, and collaborate closely with engineers and product teammates.
• This role is perfect for someone early in their career who thrives in a fast-paced, product-driven environment and is eager to learn while building meaningful technology from the ground up
• Backend Development: Contribute to the development and maintenance of scalable backend services with an emphasis on performance, reliability, and testability
• API Design: Support the design and development of APIs that support internal tools and external applications, including real-time data streaming from aircraft systems
• Database Management: Assist in developing database schemas and queries to support application functionality and data integrity
• Data Pipelines: Help build and maintain data pipelines that process and store aircraft data efficiently and reliably
• Monitoring & Debugging: Participate in diagnosing production issues, learning observability best practices, and supporting system uptime
• Performance Tuning: Contribute to optimizing backend performance, particularly for systems working with time series or streaming data

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