Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Archer • San Jose, CA

76d • $134,400 - $168,000

About The Position

Archer 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. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue for frontend development.
• Strong backend development experience with Node.js, Python, Java, or Go.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Understanding of software engineering best practices including CI/CD, version control (Git), testing, and code quality.
• Ability to work across the full stack and quickly adapt to new technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with micro-services architecture and event-driven systems.
• Experience building highly secure and scalable web applications.
• Passion for aerospace, robotics, or mobility systems.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, testing, and deploying full-stack web applications.
• Building clean, responsive, and scalable user interfaces.
• Developing backend services, APIs, and data pipelines to support applications.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver impactful software.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Ensuring performance, security, and scalability of systems.
• Participating in code reviews, architecture discussions, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Staying current with modern frameworks, tools, and best practices in full-stack development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees