
Beacon AI is an aviation technology company focused on enhancing flight safety and operational efficiency for commercial and private aircraft operators. The company develops an AI Assistant that works alongside pilots, providing safety net functions like checklists and configuration management, coaching on procedures and efficiency, and superhuman capabilities such as route optimization and performance calculations. Led by a team with deep expertise in aviation and autonomous driving software, Beacon AI targets airlines, government fleets, air charter operators, corporate flight departments, OEMs, and system integrators. Their platform offers pilot assistance, flight debrief and playback, live flight support, fleet monitoring, route optimizations, and third-party integrations, aiming to modernize aircraft operations and improve safety, efficiency, and cost savings. Beacon AI has secured significant venture funding, including a $15 million Series A, and collaborates with US military and government entities, positioning itself as a leader in AI-driven aviation safety technology.

Beacon AI is an aviation technology company focused on enhancing flight safety and operational efficiency for commercial and private aircraft operators. The company develops an AI Assistant that works alongside pilots, providing safety net functions like checklists and configuration management, coaching on procedures and efficiency, and superhuman capabilities such as route optimization and performance calculations. Led by a team with deep expertise in aviation and autonomous driving software, Beacon AI targets airlines, government fleets, air charter operators, corporate flight departments, OEMs, and system integrators. Their platform offers pilot assistance, flight debrief and playback, live flight support, fleet monitoring, route optimizations, and third-party integrations, aiming to modernize aircraft operations and improve safety, efficiency, and cost savings. Beacon AI has secured significant venture funding, including a $15 million Series A, and collaborates with US military and government entities, positioning itself as a leader in AI-driven aviation safety technology.
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Product: AI pilot assistant and fleet flight-management platform (safety checks, coaching, route optimization)
Founders: Avinash Nair; Matt Cox
Founded: 2021
Total venture funding: USD 20,000,000
Aviation safety and operational efficiency for commercial, private, and government aircraft operators.
2021
Software Development
USD 15,000,000
Series A announced with participation from Scout Ventures, Sam Altman, JetBlue Ventures and others; company reports total venture funding of USD 20M as of announcement.
“Backed by venture and strategic investors including Costanoa Ventures, Scout Ventures, JetBlue Ventures, Sam Altman, Countdown Capital, Mischief, New North Ventures, Jackson Moses, and Susa Ventures”
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We’re a fast-moving team of aviators, engineers, and operators on a mission to transform aviation with an AI platform that makes flying safer, more efficient, and more capable. Backed by top investors and having already secured a dozen Department of Defense contracts and worked with three major airlines, we’re flying through barriers and working on a mission that matters.
At Beacon AI, there are no silos or layers of overhead. Small, focused teams own what they build, ship fast, and learn even faster. Every line of code, data pipeline, or system we design pushes the boundaries of how humans and AI work together in the cockpit and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of hard-tech ambition and mission urgency, you’ll build faster here than anywhere else.
We are seeking a to lead the development and optimization of our backend services and systems. This role requires technical leadership, ownership of complex initiatives, and the ability to deliver high-impact products end-to-end. The position focuses on designing, developing, and enhancing our serverless cloud infrastructure, APIs, and data pipelines, with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and security. The ideal candidate embodies a startup mentality, thrives in ambiguous environments, and demonstrates a strong commitment to quality and ownership.
Join Beacon AI to be at the forefront of innovation, driving the transformation of aviation technology and making a tangible impact on the future of flight.
This is a hybrid role and requires working from our San Carlos, CA office at least three days a week, with the option to work remotely the remaining days.
Perks & Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
For nearly all roles, the following may apply:
At this time, due to United States Department of State regulations, we are only able to hire U.S. Persons. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident (U.S. citizen, legal immigrant with a 'Green Card', or a protected individual who has been granted permanent asylum or refugee status.) These aerospace restrictions mean that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or consider candidates who require visa transfers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. All work must be performed in the United States.
Beacon AI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, employer complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employer expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.