Application Guide
How to Apply for Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack
at Archer
🏢 About Archer
Archer is at the forefront of urban air mobility, developing eVTOL aircraft to reduce commute times and carbon emissions. Working here means contributing to a transformative technology that could reshape transportation in cities worldwide.
About This Role
As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you'll build the digital infrastructure for Archer's aircraft operations, from real-time dashboards to APIs that power AI-driven insights. Your work directly enables safe, efficient flight management and enhances the user experience for pilots and ground crews.
💡 A Day in the Life
You'll start by checking the performance of the live dashboards and APIs you maintain, then join a standup with the full-stack team. The rest of your day might involve coding a new data visualization for flight paths, reviewing a colleague's PR for a backend API, or collaborating with data scientists to deploy a new model that predicts battery health.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Archer Is Looking For
- You have 5+ years of full-stack experience with a strong portfolio in React/TypeScript and Python/Node.js, and have built real-time features like live maps or monitoring dashboards.
- You're comfortable with WebSockets and SSE for streaming data, and have designed REST or GraphQL APIs that handle high-throughput data from IoT or aviation systems.
- You've worked closely with data science teams to integrate machine learning models into production web applications.
- You thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and are excited about the challenges of aerospace-grade reliability and safety.
📝 Tips for Applying to Archer
Highlight any experience with geospatial data or mapping libraries (e.g., Mapbox, Leaflet) as they are crucial for the real-time dashboards.
Mention specific projects where you integrated AI/ML models into a frontend interface, especially if you used Python for backend inference.
Showcase your experience with PostgreSQL and Redis, particularly in a context of time-series data or caching for performance.
Tailor your resume to emphasize full-stack ownership: include examples where you designed both frontend and backend for a single feature.
Research Archer's aircraft technology and mention how your skills could apply to flight data visualization or predictive maintenance.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Express passion for sustainable aviation and urban air mobility.', 'Describe a past project where you built a real-time data dashboard or streaming feature.', 'Emphasize your ability to collaborate across teams (Backend, Data Science, DevOps) to deliver integrated solutions.', 'Mention familiarity with aerospace software standards or safety-critical systems, if applicable.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read about Archer's Midnight aircraft and its key specifications (range, speed, noise level) to understand the product.
- → Explore Archer's partnerships (e.g., with United Airlines) and their certification timeline with the FAA.
- → Check out Archer's recent blog posts or news about their software platform and digital twin technology.
- → Review the company's culture and values on their careers page to align your application.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Avoid generic applications that don't mention aviation or real-time data; this role is very specific.
- Don't ignore the real-time aspect—if your experience is mostly CRUD apps, it's a red flag.
- Don't claim expertise in technologies you don't know; be honest and show willingness to learn.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!