Lead Software Engineer, Frontend/Web App
$185,000–$260,000 year
HybridSan Carlos, California, United States or San Carlos, Cojedes, Venezuela
Job Summary
Design and implement React-based features that architect frontend systems handling large-scale, real-time and historical aviation data. Integrate, process, and visualize data from multiple sources including live streams and archived datasets while building reusable components and internal libraries. Mentor engineers through code reviews and architectural discussions, partnering with backend engineers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to drive informed design and implementation decisions. Ensure reliable, maintainable frontend systems via automated testing, clear documentation, and strong engineering standards. This hybrid role in San Carlos, CA requires 3+ days onsite and is open only to U.S. persons due to export control regulations. Beacon AI is building an AI platform to make flying safer and more efficient for major airlines and the Department of Defense.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience building and shipping high-performance, user-facing web applications
- Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, state management, and modern web standards (HTML/CSS)
- Strong experience with asynchronous frontend patterns and efficient handling of live and historical data streams
- Proven ownership of complex features or product areas, driving work from concept through delivery with a high degree of autonomy
- Proactive, resourceful mindset with the ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
- Consistently sets and upholds a high technical bar through design decisions, code quality, mentorship, and hiring input
- Ability to analyze and optimize frontend performance for scalability, responsiveness, and reliability
- 3+ days per week onsite
- U.S. Person (U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status)
- All work must be performed in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Passion for aviation and a desire to improve air travel efficiency and safety
- Experience with geospatial or mapping tools such as Mapbox or Cesium
- Deep experience with live data streaming and playback systems
- Experience with video streaming technologies and real-time media delivery
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