Principal Software Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Security • Software
The Role
About Beakon

We build software with a mission- to safeguard businesses from crime, political turmoil, and severe weather. We’re disrupting a multi-billion dollar marketplace, and we raised a large, oversubscribed round from rockstar investors, including First Round Capital and Chemistry VC. Our team includes industry veterans who have built game-changing companies in the space, and we already count many top logos as raving customers.

Beakon uses cutting-edge AI to build the tools that allow our customers to protect themselves. We stand at the intersection of technology and physical security, ensuring that intelligence flows seamlessly to those who need it most. Our work is fueled by the conviction that in moments of crisis, clarity and swift action save lives.

If you've ever wanted to use your powers for good, this is your call to action. 🚀🦸‍♂️

Role Summary

As a principal software engineer, you’ll drive the design and implementation of mission-critical software to solve challenging problems in public safety. Bring your builder mindset to develop the core services, api’s, and data pipelines that make Beakon’s service the new industry standard.

Key Responsibilities
  • Hands-on development

    • Build and ship core features, writing clean, efficient, and well-tested code.

  • Technical leadership

    • Make key technology decisions and establish best practices for development and deployment.

  • System reliability and security

    • Design resilient, fault-tolerant systems that can handle mission-critical workloads.

    • Implement best-in-class security practices to protect sensitive data and infrastructure.

Challenges
  • Develop a real-time targeting engine that computes the impact of thousands of threats each day against hundreds of thousands of customer assets.

  • Develop real-time data pipelines that mine for threat signals from hundreds of input sources.

  • Develop an in-house no-code engine that allows the ingestion of structured feeds regardless of format.

  • Gain exposure and develop your proficiency in AI-based solutions.

Required Skills & Experience
  • 10+ years experience in backend or full-stack development

  • Proven experience leading technical direction and architectural decisions

  • Fluency in one or more modern languages, such as Python or JavaScript

  • Fluency in cloud provider platforms

  • Strong experience with AI or ML-based systems

Preferred Skills
  • Experience at an early stage startup or as an early engineer on a major project

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits.

  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical products that save lives and protect organizations.

  • A collaborative, growth-oriented work environment with a focus on innovation.

  • Remote work friendly.

Our Values

  • Ownership - We take ownership of big, meaningful challenges because it expands our skills, broadens our perspective, and fuels personal growth.

  • Customer Focus - We have major customers who are the true experts in our space, and delighting them is our north star. We're innovating in a highly underserved market, giving us plenty of opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

  • Radical and Respectful Honesty - We believe that the best ideas emerge from open, unfiltered conversations. Tough discussions aren’t just necessary- they’re a sign of a strong team. We embrace direct, honest communication while holding deep respect for each other.

  • Humility - Checking our egos keeps us open to learning, helps us collaborate effectively, and ensures we focus on the best ideas- not just our own. We recognize great contributors as those who drive customer impact, lift up their teammates, and push our mission forward.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
12 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Beakon is an AI-first platform that helps organizations stay ahead of physical threats and critical events. Our advanced AI processes both 911 transmissions and OSINT from major social and news sites, delivering real-time, structured intelligence. By unlocking unique data sources like 911 radio transmissions, Beakon provides faster, more complete insights that other platforms can’t access, enabling teams to respond effectively and confidently.

At Beakon, our mission is driven by our customers. We work side-by-side with them to deeply understand their needs and build a platform that addresses the real challenges of managing critical events. While AI powers Beakon’s speed and precision, our customers guide its evolution.

From predicting event durations to identifying disruptions like protests before they happen, Beakon equips organizations with the insights they need to outpace chaos and protect people and operations.

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