Staff Software Engineer - Backend

• 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 in transportation.

• 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 aims to attract, retain, and motivate talent with a pay-for-performance culture. For this position, they are targeting a base pay between $163,200 - $200,000. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs.

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.