Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain software systems that span edge devices and cloud infrastructure
• Develop and support software running on Raspberry Pi and similar embedded environments
• Build scalable backend services using Python on AWS
• Ensure reliable data flow and system integration between hardware and cloud services
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues across hardware and software boundaries
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following engineering best practices
• Adapt to changing priorities by contributing across software development, infrastructure, and hardware testing as needed

Requirements

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Experience building or managing applications on AWS
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex, cross-disciplinary systems
• Experience Level:
• Open to New Graduate, Junior, and Senior candidates
• Demonstrated hands-on experience through projects, internships, or professional work is valued over years of tenure
• Experience with edge computing or embedded systems (Raspberry Pi, GPIO, Sensors)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform
• Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker
• Willingness to learn and work with additional languages or frameworks as needed (e.g., Rust)
• 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
• 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/i

Additional Information

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. Role Overview We are seeking a versatile Senior Software Engineer with a strong product mindset and a passion for building end-to-end systems. This role spans edge computing and cloud infrastructure, serving as a critical link between physical hardware and backend services. You may write software that runs on embedded devices one day and scalable cloud services the next, requiring both breadth across systems and the ability to dive deep when needed. This role is open to engineers at all experience levels who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a builder's mindset.

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