Lead Backend Software Engineer

Beacon Venture Capital

Backend engineer scaling AI-powered flight safety systems at Beacon AI. Designing APIs, distributed services, and data pipelines for mission-critical aviation applications.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeSan Carlos • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure, scalable backend services and APIs, with a strong focus on reliability and performance in production environments. Proven ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex systems and features.

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Backend Service DesignAPI DevelopmentPython ProgrammingJavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js)Data Pipeline Optimization

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Hard Skills

Backend ServiceDistributed SystemsAPI DesignData PipelineReal-Time Data ProcessingSystem ReliabilityPerformance OptimizationCloud InfrastructureCode ReviewTechnical Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical Leadership

Industry Keywords

U.S. Person StatusExport Control Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJavaScriptNode.jsPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience designing and implementing backend services, APIs, and distributed systems in production environments
Fluency in modern backend languages such as Python and JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js)
Proven experience building, scaling, and operating backend infrastructure
Experience driving end-to-end systems and features from design through deployment
Ability to maintain high standards for quality and reliability in evolving environments
Experience with data pipelines and backend systems handling large-scale or real-time data
U.S. Person status required due to U.S. export control regulations
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States
No visa sponsorship or visa transfers available
All work must be performed in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
3 weeks PTO
13+ paid company holidays
Monthly phone benefits
Monthly wellness benefits
401(k) offered
Equity offered