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Lead Infra/Backend Engineer

About Beacon AI

Beacon AI is on a mission to transform aviation by integrating AI assistance into every professional flight deck, enhancing flight safety and efficiency for both defense and commercial aircraft operators. They are building two groundbreaking products: Lighthouse, an AI operations and safety data platform, and Murdock, an AI pilot assistant envisioned as the "R2-D2 for pilots."

Job Description

Beacon AI is hiring a Lead Infra/Backend Engineer to own the backend infrastructure and services. You will design and implement scalable, reliable systems on AWS, define deployment and observability practices, and lead a small team (typically 1–2 engineers to start) from prototype to production in aviation contexts. Collaborate with frontend, iOS, and autonomy teams to ensure end-to-end system quality. Requirements include 5–9 years of experience and a strong ownership mindset.

Remote

Remote Conditions

Hybrid (on-site in San Carlos, CA with some remote days)

Salary

Not Specified

Benefits

Not Specified

Tech Tags

Senior Role

Date Listed

01 April, 2026 (6 days ago)
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