About the Company
Our client is a software development startup building the operating system for business aviation. The platform combines real-time aviation data, AI-driven workflows, and modern software architecture to transform how aircraft, pilots, and operators manage trips and operations.
This is a founding engineering role with direct ownership and massive impact.
The Role
The Staff Full Stack Engineer will join the founding engineering team and take end-to-end ownership of critical features across backend systems and frontend experiences.
This role is built for a high-agency engineer who thrives in early-stage environments, moves quickly, and can take ideas from concept to production.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Full-Stack Product Development
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Design, build, and enhance an AI-driven agent powering platform interactions
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Lead development across backend, middleware, and frontend layers
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Own core workflows including trip management, request generation, and user experiences
Systems Integration & Scale
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Integrate with flight management systems to surface real-time aircraft availability and live transponder data
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Build and scale dispatch tools for fleet and pilot management
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Support development of an iOS-first pilot application
AI & Engineering Acceleration
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Leverage AI tools such as Claude and similar LLMs to accelerate development
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Improve engineering workflows through automation and AI-assisted tooling
Infrastructure & Architecture
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Work with containerization and infrastructure tooling including Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
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Contribute to scalable, production-grade system design
What We’re Looking For
Required Experience
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5–10+ years of full-stack engineering experience
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Meaningful experience in early-stage startups (pre–Series C)
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Proven ability to take products or major features from 0–1 or 1–scale
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Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and React
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Experience using AI in product development and workflow automation
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High-agency mindset with strong ownership and autonomy
Technical & Academic Background
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science strongly preferred
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Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD pipelines
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Clear signal of excellence through technical leadership, high-impact work, or academic achievement
Compensation & Benefits
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Base salary: $180,000–$220,000 USD
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Salary and equity package
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Significant equity upside at seed stage
Additional Details
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Hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA
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No visa sponsorship available
