Backend Software Engineer, New Grad

Beacon Venture Capital

full-time

Posted on: 8/23/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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AWSCloudJavaScriptNode.jsPython

About the role

Beacon AI: fast-moving team transforming aviation with an AI platform to make flying safer, more efficient, and more capable.
Role: design, build, and maintain backend systems; contribute to serverless cloud infrastructure and real-time data processing.
Backend Development: develop and maintain scalable backend services focused on performance, reliability, and testability.
API Design: support design and development of APIs, including real-time data streaming from aircraft systems.
Database Management: assist in developing database schemas and queries to support application functionality and data integrity.
Data Pipelines: help build and maintain data pipelines that process and store aircraft data efficiently and reliably.
Monitoring & Debugging: participate in diagnosing production issues and learning observability best practices to support uptime.
Performance Tuning: contribute to optimizing backend performance for time series or streaming data.
Work arrangement: hybrid role requiring presence in San Carlos, CA office at least three days per week.

1-2 years of experience working on backend systems (internships, projects, or early professional work welcome).
Familiarity with programming languages such as Node.js and Python.
Basic understanding of APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
Eagerness to learn from senior engineers and apply feedback quickly.
Strong collaboration and communication skills; works well in a team environment.
Excitement to work in a fast-paced startup with evolving requirements and priorities.
Bonus: Familiarity with analytics or data visualization tools.
Bonus: Interest or experience in aviation, aerospace, or transportation systems.
Authorization requirement: Must be a U.S. Person and authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.