Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 134,400 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer to join their team in San Jose, California. The role entails designing, developing, and scaling software products using AI technology, influencing all aspects from front-end to back-end.

Ideal candidates will possess a B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science or related field along with 5+ years of software engineering experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $134,400 - $168,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong backend development experience.
• Ability to work across the full stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack web applications.
• Build user interfaces and develop backend services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Node.js

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Education

B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

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. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You’ll Do:

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer in the Archer AI team, you will design, develop, and scale SW products powered by cutting-edge AI technology. You will have the ability to influence all aspects of the product, from the user-facing interfaces to the backend infrastructure. You will collaborate across the product, engineering, and operations teams to deliver software that is reliable, performant, and intuitive—enabling the future of sustainable air mobility.
You will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, testing, and deploying full-stack web applications.
• Building clean, responsive, and scalable user interfaces.
• Developing backend services, APIs, and data pipelines to support applications.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver impactful software.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Ensuring performance, security, and scalability of systems.
• Participating in code reviews, architecture discussions, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Staying current with modern frameworks, tools, and best practices in full-stack development.

What You Need:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue for frontend development.
• Strong backend development experience with Node.js, Python, Java, or Go.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Understanding of software engineering best practices including CI/CD, version control (Git), testing, and code quality.
• Ability to work across the full stack and quickly adapt to new technologies.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with micro‑services architecture and event‑driven systems.
• Experience building highly secure and scalable web applications.
• Passion for aerospace, robotics, or mobility systems

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $134,400.00 - $168,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer’s Candidate Privacy Policy.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.