Senior Software Engineer / Los Angeles Onsite / Full time / Python & SQL
Los Angeles, California
Onsite
Full Time
$170k - $190k
Job Description
We’re hiring for a full-time position based in the Santa Monica, CA area with a fast-moving, venture-backed startup that’s reimagining how airports operate on the ground. As a core member of a lean, high-impact team, you’ll work with modern tools to help develop an intelligent, AI-powered Ground Traffic Control system. This platform is central to optimizing aircraft turnaround times and pushing the boundaries of airfield automation.
This role offers a chance to directly shape critical infrastructure in the aviation and mobility space. You’ll collaborate across teams to architect scalable, resilient data systems in a dynamic, high-ownership environment.
If you’re excited about operational systems, mobility tech, and solving real-world problems in real time, we’d love to connect with you.
Required Skills & Experience
• 4+ years as a software or data engineer, preferably in time-sensitive or live data applications
• Extensive hands-on experience building and maintaining data pipelines (e.g., Kafka, Airflow, Debezium) and using cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Terraform)
• Strong command of SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema optimization and performance tuning
• Backend development proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, or Java
• Familiarity with API design using REST and/or gRPC
• User-focused mindset with a willingness to engage with stakeholders to understand use cases and constraints
• Strong analytical thinking and clear communication
• Experience thriving in fast-paced, startup settings where independence and initiative are key
Desired Skills & Experience
• Exposure to real-time communication protocols like MQTT or WebSockets
• Industry knowledge in aviation, transportation, logistics, or connected devices (IoT)
• Experience working at an early-stage company
• Understanding of sensor data, GPS tracking, or fleet operations
Tech Breakdown
• 60% – Building and refining data systems: ingest, process, store, and deliver
• 30% – Designing systems and cloud architecture
• 10% – Collaborating with internal and external teams
Daily Responsibilities
• 70% – Writing, testing, and deploying production-ready code
• 20% – Partnering with teammates and vendors for technical alignment
• 10% – Planning architecture and modeling data workflows
You’ll enjoy benefits like:
• Equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Note: Applicants must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
We’re hiring for a full-time position based in the Santa Monica, CA area with a fast-moving, venture-backed startup that’s reimagining how airports operate on the ground. As a core member of a lean, high-impact team, you’ll work with modern tools to help develop an intelligent, AI-powered Ground Traffic Control system. This platform is central to optimizing aircraft turnaround times and pushing the boundaries of airfield automation.
This role offers a chance to directly shape critical infrastructure in the aviation and mobility space. You’ll collaborate across teams to architect scalable, resilient data systems in a dynamic, high-ownership environment.
If you’re excited about operational systems, mobility tech, and solving real-world problems in real time, we’d love to connect with you.
Required Skills & Experience
• 4+ years as a software or data engineer, preferably in time-sensitive or live data applications
• Extensive hands-on experience building and maintaining data pipelines (e.g., Kafka, Airflow, Debezium) and using cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Terraform)
• Strong command of SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema optimization and performance tuning
• Backend development proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, or Java
• Familiarity with API design using REST and/or gRPC
• User-focused mindset with a willingness to engage with stakeholders to understand use cases and constraints
• Strong analytical thinking and clear communication
• Experience thriving in fast-paced, startup settings where independence and initiative are key
Desired Skills & Experience
• Exposure to real-time communication protocols like MQTT or WebSockets
• Industry knowledge in aviation, transportation, logistics, or connected devices (IoT)
• Experience working at an early-stage company
• Understanding of sensor data, GPS tracking, or fleet operations
Tech Breakdown
• 60% – Building and refining data systems: ingest, process, store, and deliver
• 30% – Designing systems and cloud architecture
• 10% – Collaborating with internal and external teams
Daily Responsibilities
• 70% – Writing, testing, and deploying production-ready code
• 20% – Partnering with teammates and vendors for technical alignment
• 10% – Planning architecture and modeling data workflows
You’ll enjoy benefits like:
• Equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Note: Applicants must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.