Senior Software Engineer (Back End)

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs to support Archer's ride-sharing and airline operational platforms.
• Build cloud-native applications and services using Python and AWS technologies.
• Lead architectural design and system integrations, ensuring systems are modular, efficient, and secure.
• Own the full development lifecycle—from design and development to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.

This role supports Archer's mission to advance sustainable air mobility by building the backend systems for all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, contributing to reduced environmental impact through electric aviation.

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of backend software engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering scalable backend systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python for backend application development.
• Strong experience with AWS, including services such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, ECS/Fargate, etc.

Archer drives a pay-for-performance culture and rewards performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $134,400.00 - $168,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. They are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.