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# Staff Software Engineer, Frontend/Web App

- **Company:** Beacon Ai
- **Location:** San Carlos, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Code Review, Data Mapping, Data Streaming, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Standards, Backend, Front End Software Development, Video Streaming
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/staff-software-engineer-frontend-web-app-beacon-ai-10521190

## About the Role

* 9+ years of experience building and shipping high-performance, user-facing web applications.
 * Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, state management, and modern web standards (HTML/CSS).
 * Strong experience with asynchronous frontend patterns and efficient handling of live and historical data streams.
 * Proven ownership of complex features or product areas, driving work from concept through delivery with a high degree of autonomy.
 * Proactive, resourceful mindset with the ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
 * Consistently sets and upholds a high technical bar through design decisions, code quality, mentorship, and hiring input.
 * Ability to analyze and optimize frontend performance for scalability, responsiveness, and reliability.

Bonus Points

 * Passion for aviation and a desire to improve air travel efficiency and safety.
 * Experience with geospatial or mapping tools such as Mapbox or Cesium.
 * Deep experience with live data streaming and playback systems.
 * Experience with video streaming technologies and real-time media delivery.

## Description

* Design and implement React-based features while architecting frontend systems that handle large-scale, real-time and historical aviation data.
 * Integrate, process, and visualize data from multiple sources, including live streams and archived datasets.
 * Mentor engineers and drive best practices through code reviews and architectural discussions.
 * Partner with backend engineers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to make informed design and implementation decisions.
 * Ensure reliable, maintainable frontend systems through automated testing, clear documentation, and strong engineering standards.
 * Build reusable components and internal libraries to accelerate future development.