Software Engineer, Frontend/Web App

Beacon AI, Inc

$100K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience building user-facing web applications, through internships or projects.
  • Proficient in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and modern web standards (HTML/CSS).
  • Familiar with asynchronous frontend patterns and APIs/data streams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a willingness to accept mentorship.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to code quality, performance, and maintainability.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement React-based features for web applications that utilize aviation data.
  • Integrate and visualize data from various sources, including live streams.
  • Collaborate on feature design with backend engineers, product managers, and designers.
  • Contribute to code reviews and uphold frontend best practices.
  • Ensure frontend systems are reliable through testing and documentation.
  • Develop reusable components and shared frontend libraries.

Benefits

  • 100% of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents.
  • Three weeks PTO plus 13+ paid company holidays.
  • Monthly stipends for phone and wellness.
  • 401(k) plan offered, with enhancements planned for the future.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking a Frontend Web App Engineer to join our team and help build high-impact web interfaces that integrate with our flight safety platform. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and designers to develop user-facing features that enable interaction with complex aviation data. You'll contribute to production systems, grow your technical skills, and play a meaningful role in advancing flight safety and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do
  • Design and implement React-based features for web applications that work with real-time and historical aviation data.
  • Integrate, process, and visualize data from multiple sources, including live streams and archived datasets.
  • Collaborate with backend engineers, product managers, and UX/UI designers on feature design and implementation.
  • Contribute to code reviews and follow established frontend best practices and architectural patterns.
  • Help ensure frontend systems are reliable and maintainable through testing and documentation.
  • Contribute to reusable components and shared frontend libraries.

What Will Make You Successful
  • 2+ years of experience building user-facing web applications, or equivalent experience through internships, projects, or coursework.
  • Experience with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, state management, and modern web standards (HTML/CSS).
  • Familiarity with asynchronous frontend patterns and working with APIs or data streams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn from feedback and mentorship.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
  • Attention to code quality, performance, and maintainability.

Bonus Points
  • Passion for aviation and a desire to improve air travel efficiency and safety.
  • Experience with mapping or geospatial tools such as Mapbox or Cesium.
  • Exposure to live data or video streaming concepts.

Work LocationThis is a hybrid role based in San Carlos, CA, with 3+ days per week onsite and the option to work remotely on remaining days.

Perks & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
  • Healthcare: 100%* of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
  • Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 13+ paid company holidays
  • Stipends: Monthly phone and wellness benefits
  • 401(k): Offered (no current employer match, but we are committed to enhancing this benefit in the future).

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