Lead Software Engineer, Frontend/Web App

• 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.

• 5+ 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.

Perks & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• Healthcare: 100%* of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
• Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 13+ paid company holidays
• Stipends: Monthly phone and wellness benefits
• 401(k): Offered (no current employer match, but we are committed to enhancing this benefit in the future).

Due to U.S. export control regulations, we can only hire U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status). We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa transfers. All work must be performed in the United States.