Lead Backend Software Engineer

Beacon AI is a fast-moving team focused on building an AI platform to enhance flight safety and efficiency. The Lead Backend Software Engineer will design, build, and scale backend systems, balancing hands-on development with technical leadership while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, build, and maintain backend services and distributed systems that support mission-critical applications
• Design and implement secure, scalable APIs for internal and external integrations, including real-time data streaming and support for web and mobile clients
• Build and optimize data pipelines for efficient ingestion, processing, and access to time-series and multimedia data
• Own backend system reliability, performance, and scalability in production environments
• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to code reviews and architectural decisions
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and cloud infrastructure issues to ensure high availability
• Take ownership of backend features or systems from concept through delivery, working closely with product and cross-functional partners