Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Applications

Insider, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Insider, Inc. in San Jose, California, is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to develop and maintain essential tools for aerospace engineering teams. The role demands 5+ years of software development experience and expertise in both front-end (TypeScript/React) and back-end (Node Express) development, with a strong focus on tooling and automation. The position offers a competitive salary range between $173,000 and $216,000 based on skills and experience, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, focusing on tooling and automation.
• 2+ years of software tool development experience in the Aerospace industry.
• Strong foundation in software development best practices including version control, code reviews, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop Full-Stack Web Applications to assist in testing and data capture.
• Identify gaps in processes and optimize existing toolchains.
• Ensure the infrastructure created is scalable, reliable, and well-documented.

Skills

Tooling and automation

DevOps practices

Relational databases

Front-end development (TypeScript / React)

Back-end development (Node Express / Gin)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Postgres

Docker

Kubernetes

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 team is seeking a talented and versatile Full Stack Software Engineer responsible for building and maintaining essential tools and automations which allow our diverse aerospace engineering teams to be efficient while remaining compliant to external and internal process standards. You’ll be working directly with data used to define, test, configure aviation systems and aircraft flight testing, leveraging DevOps best practices.

What You’ll Do

Develop Full‑Stack Web Applications and Integration Tools: Design, build, and maintain modern Typescript, Javascript and Go applications to assist with testing, data capture, and config management of our aircraft. This work will span web applications, web APIs and desktop environments, initially focused on the management of airplane system test lab configurations.

Identify Gaps in Processes and Workflows: Use existing vehicle development knowledge and previous experience to identify new tooling and application needs, as well as optimize or refactor existing toolchains and integrations.

• Build for Reliability: Ensure the infrastructure and tooling you create are scalable, reliable, and easy to maintain. Document your work and champion best practices across the engineering organization.
• Collaborate Cross‑Functionally: Work closely with hardware engineers, embedded software developers, and integration / lab teams to understand their requirements and build the tools they need to succeed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on tooling, automation, or DevOps.
• 2+ years of software tool development experience in the Aerospace industry.
• Experience with front‑end development (e.g. using Typescript / React).
• Experience with back‑end development (e.g. using Node Express or Gin).
• Strong ability with relational databases and schema design (e.g. using postgres).
• A strong foundation in software development best practices, including version control (Git), code reviews, and testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GraphQL and GraphQL backend engines (bonus for Hasura).
• Experience with modern React/TypeScript frontend libraries (e.g. Flowbite‑React, PrimeReact).
• Proficient in writing and maintaining automated tests using frameworks (e.g. Jest, React Testing Library).
• Demonstrable experience designing, building, and maintaining Tailwind CSS Web Interfaces.
• Experience building RESTful APIs.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of hardware communication standards like CAN bus, ARINC‑429, or RS‑422.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possesses 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 $173,000 - $216,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and 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.

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