Senior Software Engineer / Python / Onsite
Los Angeles, California
Onsite
Full Time
$180k - $200k
Job Description
This is a full-time hybrid opportunity based in the Santa Monica, CA metro area with an innovative, VC-backed startup transforming aviation ground operations. As part of a small, agile team, you’ll leverage modern technologies to build a cutting-edge AI-powered Ground Traffic Control platform. You'll play a key role in designing and managing data systems that power a flagship product streamlining aircraft turnaround management and enabling airfield autonomy.
If you're passionate about aviation, mobility, and real-time systems, this is your chance to make a tangible impact. You’ll work closely with both internal and external teams to design scalable, reliable data solutions in a fast-paced, startup environment.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a critical data platform and build systems that will define the future of airside operations, we want to hear from you!
Required Skills & Experience
Desired Skills & Experience
Tech Breakdown
You will receive the following benefits:
This is a full-time hybrid opportunity based in the Santa Monica, CA metro area with an innovative, VC-backed startup transforming aviation ground operations. As part of a small, agile team, you’ll leverage modern technologies to build a cutting-edge AI-powered Ground Traffic Control platform. You'll play a key role in designing and managing data systems that power a flagship product streamlining aircraft turnaround management and enabling airfield autonomy.
If you're passionate about aviation, mobility, and real-time systems, this is your chance to make a tangible impact. You’ll work closely with both internal and external teams to design scalable, reliable data solutions in a fast-paced, startup environment.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a critical data platform and build systems that will define the future of airside operations, we want to hear from you!
Required Skills & Experience
- 4+ years of experience as a software or data engineer, ideally in a real-time or operational environment
- Deep experience with data pipelines (Kafka, Airflow, Debezium, etc.) and cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Terraform)
- Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases (schema design, performance tuning)
- Strong backend development skills in Python, Go, Java, or similar languages
- Experience with REST and/or gRPC APIs
- A product mindset: You enjoy talking to users and vendors to understand problems before solving them
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Comfortable in startup environments, with high ownership and autonomy
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with real-time, event-driven systems (MQTT, WebSockets, etc.)
- Background in aviation, mobility, IoT, or logistics
- Previous experience at an early-stage startup
- Familiarity with sensor data, GPS, or fleet telemetry
Tech Breakdown
- 60% Data Engineering (ingestion pipelines, real-time processing, storage, and delivery)
- 30% System Architecture (designing infrastructure, building APIs, cloud architecture)
- 10% Cross-functional Collaboration (working closely with internal teams, vendors, and field users)
- 70% Hands-On Development (building, testing, and deploying data systems)
- 20% Cross-functional Collaboration (understanding user and vendor needs, technical discussions)
- 10% Strategic Planning/Design (architecting systems, refining data models)
You will receive the following benefits:
- Equity eligibility
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible work environment with occasional in-office requirements
- Growth potential with mentorship from experienced engineers and founders