Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoGRPCJavaScriptSQL
About the role
- In a highly collaborative distributed agile team environment, be involved in all stages of the design and implementation of API and data components for Airspace Link’s applications
- Work across small, product-focused engineering teams (Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Product, and API)
- Lead and drive innovation initiatives across the full lifecycle—from research and ideation through incubation, scaling, and production
- Provide strategic and technical leadership for the design and development of major software components, systems, and features
- Architect and build high-performance, distributed systems that enhance data and analytics capabilities, ensuring scalability, high throughput, and low latency
- Take full ownership of complex features from initial specification through to deployment, monitoring, and iteration
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineering leaders to deliver scalable, user-focused software solutions
- Champion knowledge sharing and continuous learning, facilitating technical onboarding, peer learning sessions, and growth opportunities for team members
- Drive and arbitrate key technical decisions using a principled and inclusive approach
- Promote and exemplify a culture of technical excellence, identifying and introducing new tools, frameworks, and design patterns
- Model adherence to internal processes for work item tracking, testing, and deployment
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth in software design, development, and problem-solving
- Ensure adherence to security best practices, maintaining a secure development lifecycle and actively mitigating risks
- Contribute to team and organizational planning and be adaptable to take on new responsibilities as business priorities evolve
- Work in two-week iterations and be responsible for tests, user feedback, and supporting value tracking
Requirements
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent years to relevant experience or education
- 3+ years of experience developing gRPC and RESTful APIs with Golang
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience working on production SaaS applications or APIs
- An affinity for code and performance optimizations, including algorithm/data design and usage
- Familiarity with Azure or AWS cloud services
- Experience implementing production standard best practices
- Experience providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the team
- Familiarity with modern AuthZ and AuthN standards (OAuth2, JWT, etc.)
- SQL fluency
- Great teamwork skills
- An eagerness to learn and adapt to the needs of a greenfield industry
- Part 107 or another pilot’s license a plus