Archer · 4 hours ago
Staff Backend Software Engineer, Internal Tools
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$173K/yr - $238K/yr
4+ years expArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. They are seeking a versatile Backend Software Engineer to own the design, development, and maintenance of Archer’s internal tooling ecosystem, solving complex workflow problems and deploying Generative AI solutions. The role involves working closely with various teams to build scalable backend systems and automation tools that support engineering and business operations.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs for internal tools supporting engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business operations
Build automation tools and workflows that streamline cross-functional processes
Implement robust data pipelines and integration systems connecting various internal platforms
Ensure code quality through comprehensive testing, code reviews, and adherence to engineering best practices
Design and manage cloud infrastructure with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize for efficiency
Establish infrastructure as code practices and maintain version-controlled configurations
Partner with multidisciplinary stakeholders including engineers, operations teams, program managers, and executives to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Translate business needs into technical specifications and architectural designs
Qualification
Required
4+ years of professional backend engineering experience
Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language (Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or similar)
Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and cloud-native architecture
Solid understanding of DevOps principles with hands-on experience in: CI/CD tools (TeamCity, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.), Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Prefect/Airflow), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.)
Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases
Experience with RESTful API design and microservices architecture
Strong understanding of software engineering best practices including version control, testing, and code review
Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and non-technical stakeholders
Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, etc.)
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Background in building internal developer tools or platforms
Hands-on experience integrating Gen AI via API and a familiarity with employing RAG in custom applications
Experience with message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.)
Experience with GraphQL APIs
Familiarity with data warehousing and analytics platforms
Experience building with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to connect data sources to LLMs
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
BlackRockStellantisStellantis,United Airlines
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M
Leadership Team
Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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