Software Architect

airapps; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple hardware ecosystem for work

Annual Bonus

Medical Insurance

Disability insurance

401k up to 4% contribution

Transportation budget

Free meals at the hub

Gym membership

Job summary

airapps is seeking a Software Architect / Solutions Architect to define and oversee the system architecture for their AI-powered platform in San Francisco. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions while shaping the technology strategy.

The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in software development, expertise in system design, microservices architecture, and proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. Benefits include medical insurance, annual bonuses, and a transportation budget.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Expertise in system design, cloud computing, and microservices.
• Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures.
• Proficient in backend and modern frontend technologies.
• Knowledge of databases and caching strategies.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and API design.
• Understanding of security practices and identity management.
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs in architectural decisions.
• Familiarity with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain system architecture for software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams.
• Design and document high-level system diagrams and data flows.
• Evaluate technologies and cloud services for optimization.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security.
• Oversee system integrations including microservices and APIs.
• Collaborate with DevOps for smooth deployment.
• Establish coding and architecture standards.
• Identify technical risks and ensure system resilience.
• Conduct architecture reviews and performance audits.

Skills

Software development

System design

Cloud computing

Microservices architecture

Backend technologies

Frontend frameworks

API design

Security best practices

DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Node.js

Python

React

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

About Air Apps

At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger- and moving faster. We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018 - and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco - we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.

Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.

Join us on this journey to redefine resource management—and change lives along the way.

The Role

As a Software Architect / Solutions Architect at Air Apps, you will be responsible for defining and overseeing the overall system architecture for our AI-powered platform. You will collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that align with business objectives.

You will play a key role in shaping our technology strategy, evaluating new tools and frameworks, and ensuring best practices in software design, cloud infrastructure, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall architecture and system design for scalable and efficient software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, guiding them in best practices for architecture, coding, and system scalability.
• Design and document high-level system diagrams, data flows, and API structures.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and cloud services to optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security in all architectural decisions.
• Oversee system integrations, including microservices, APIs, and third-party services.
• Work closely with DevOps and SRE teams to ensure smooth deployment and operational reliability.
• Establish coding and architecture standards, ensuring maintainability and scalability of codebases.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring system resilience and future scalability.
• Conduct architecture reviews and performance audits to continuously improve system efficiency.

Requirements

• Around 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Strong expertise in system design, cloud computing, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native architectures.
• Proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) and experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and data pipelines.
• Experience with event-driven architectures, API design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of security best practices, identity management, and encryption techniques.
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs in architectural decisions, balancing scalability, cost, and complexity.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What benefits are we offering?

• Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
• Annual Bonus.
• Medical Insurance (including vision & dental).
• Disability insurance - short and long-term.
• 401k up to 4% contribution.
• Air Conference – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
• Transportation budget
• Free meals at the hub
• Gym membership

Diversity & Inclusion

At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.

Application Disclaimer

At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.