Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy & Robotics

About Beacon AI

Beacon AI is developing AI pilot assistant technology to transform aviation, flight safety, operational efficiency, and pilot capabilities. We are on a mission to leverage the power of artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to revolutionize the aviation industry. Join us to be at the cutting edge of technological innovation for the second century of aviation.

Role Overview

Beacon AI is looking for software engineers to develop robotic software and/or embedded systems that can reliably perform complex tasks in aviation environments. You will help design, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain new software functionality in aircraft across the globe. We seek a team player who is excited to solve challenging problems; the products you work on will fuse massive amounts of data to increase aviation safety and performance, focusing on reliability and optimization. You will join a diverse team dedicated to making a real-world impact using advanced, creative technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborative Development: Collaborate proactively with a distributed team to deliver software features using modern middleware technologies.

• High-Quality Code: Write high-quality, extensible code that is well-tested and documented.

• Code Reviews: Contribute quality code reviews for internal and external engineers.

• Security: Identify and fix security vulnerabilities in open-source code.

• Mentorship: Help mentor new hires.

• Agile Practices: Advance modern, agile, secure software development practices that enhance excellent engineering practices.

• System Integration: Integrate various software and hardware components to create a cohesive aviation pilot assistant system.

• Testing and Deployment: Conduct testing and validation of software functionality, ensuring reliability and performance.

• Improve Performance: Lead the migration of existing Python code to C++ to enhance the performance and efficiency of our edge devices.

What Will Make You Successful

• Technical Background: Technical degree (CS or related), strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and familiarity with probability and statistical methods.

• Robotic Software Stack: Proven track record of developing and deploying parts of a robotic software stack like Perception, Prediction, Planning, or Control modules is helpful.

• Aviation Standards: Experience in developing software features that meet aviation industry standards, regulations, and best practices, and general familiarity with safety-critical coding practices.

• Independent Work and Leadership: Experience working independently and/or leading a team on robotics projects.

• Middleware Technologies: 3-8 years+ experience with Linux or RTOS and/or middleware technologies such as ROS, DDS.

• Startup Environment: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment with limited guidance and direction.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus Points

• Passion for Aviation: A passion for advanced mobility and aviation.

• Mobility Solutions: Experience with self-driving mobility solutions, drone autopilot, motion planning, or similar challenging robotics problems.

• Machine Learning: Experience working on advanced machine learning problems.

• Nvidia Devices: Experience working with the Nvidia family of devices or similar.

• Embedded Systems: Experience working with embedded systems, sensors, and drivers.

This is a hybrid role and requires working from our San Carlos, CA office at least three days a week, with the option to work remotely the remaining days.

Perks & Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with our generous health, vision, and dental benefits, with 75% of costs covered by the company for the employee. Note: Starting January 1, 2025 our coverage is increasing. Beacon AI will cover 80% of healthcare coverage costs for the employee and 25% for their dependents.

• Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with 3 weeks of paid vacation, in addition to 14 company-paid holidays each year.

• Connectivity Stipend: Stay connected with our cell phone benefit, ensuring you have the tools you need to excel in your role.

• Health and Wellness Allowance: Use this towards a gym membership or subscription to a meditation app, empowering you to prioritize self-care and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

• Financial Planning: Prepare for the future with our 401(k) program. While we currently do not offer matching, we are committed to enhancing this benefit in the future.