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How to Apply for Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack)

at Archer

🏢 About Archer

Archer is pioneering urban air mobility with electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, aiming to transform city transportation while addressing climate change. Working here means contributing to cutting-edge aerospace technology that could redefine how people commute in metropolitan areas. The company's focus on sustainable aviation makes it particularly appealing for engineers passionate about environmental impact and transportation innovation.

About This Role

This Staff Software Engineer role involves building full-stack web applications and internal AI assistants that support engineering and operations teams working on eVTOL aircraft development. You'll create custom tooling for automated workflows and manage CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure, directly enabling faster development cycles for Archer's aviation technology. Your work will connect LLMs to internal data through MCP servers, making critical information more accessible across the organization.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve collaborating with engineering teams to understand their tooling needs, then developing React-based interfaces backed by RESTful APIs to address those requirements. You could be configuring Kubernetes deployments for new internal applications or enhancing existing AI assistants with better data connections through MCP servers. Much of your work would focus on creating solutions that accelerate aircraft development while maintaining secure cloud infrastructure.

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🎯 Who Archer Is Looking For

  • Has 4+ years building scalable full-stack applications with React ecosystem expertise and modern CSS frameworks
  • Possesses deep backend experience with RESTful APIs and containerized applications using Kubernetes in cloud environments
  • Demonstrates experience with cloud data platforms and infrastructure management for secure internal tools
  • Shows interest in aerospace, transportation, or climate tech through previous projects or professional experience

📝 Tips for Applying to Archer

1

Highlight specific examples of building internal tools or AI assistants that improved team productivity

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Demonstrate your experience with MCP servers or similar LLM integration projects in your portfolio or resume

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Showcase projects involving aerospace, transportation, or climate-related technology if you have them

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Detail your experience managing CI/CD pipelines specifically for internal applications rather than customer-facing products

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Emphasize how you've built tools for engineering or operations teams in previous roles

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain why you're specifically interested in Archer's mission to revolutionize urban transport with eVTOL aircraft", 'Describe your experience building internal tools that support engineering or operations workflows', 'Highlight any background with AI assistants, MCP servers, or LLM integrations', 'Connect your cloud infrastructure and CI/CD experience to secure internal application hosting']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft specifications and current development stage
  • → The company's partnerships with United Airlines and other transportation stakeholders
  • → Urban Air Mobility (UAM) regulatory landscape and Archer's FAA certification progress
  • → Competitors in the eVTOL space like Joby Aviation and how Archer differentiates itself

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design an internal AI assistant to help engineers access aircraft testing data?
2 Describe your approach to building secure, scalable internal tools for multiple stakeholder groups
3 What experience do you have with MCP servers or connecting LLMs to proprietary data sources?
4 How would you optimize CI/CD pipelines for internal applications supporting eVTOL development?
5 Can you discuss a time you built custom tooling that automated workflows for engineering teams?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on customer-facing applications without highlighting internal tool experience
  • Not demonstrating specific React ecosystem and Kubernetes expertise with concrete examples
  • Failing to show interest in aerospace, transportation, or climate technology in your application

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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