Software Engineer, Frontend/Web App

Beacon AI, Inc

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience with user-facing web applications, internships or projects may apply
  • Proficient in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and modern web standards (HTML/CSS)
  • Knowledge of asynchronous frontend patterns and APIs or data streams
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn from feedback
  • Collaborative mindset suited for fast-paced environments
  • Focus on code quality, performance, and maintainability

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement React features for web applications handling aviation data
  • Integrate and visualize data from various sources including live streams
  • Collaborate with backend engineers, product managers, and designers on features
  • Participate in code reviews and uphold frontend best practices
  • Ensure reliability and maintainability of frontend systems through testing
  • Develop reusable components and shared frontend libraries

Benefits

  • 100% of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
  • 3 weeks PTO plus 13+ paid company holidays
  • 401(k) offered, with future plans for employer match
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
  • 401(k): Offered (no current employer match, but we are committed to enhancing this benefit in the future)

Due to U.S. export control regulations, we can only hire U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status). We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa transfers. All work must be performed in the United States.

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