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.
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Archer is best known for Midnight, our electric aircraft. This role isn't on that program. The AI Products Org is building software for the general aviation industry. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll build and maintain systems that servie 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.
ResponsibilitiesDesign, 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
Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
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 $145,000.00 - $180,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Skills 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
- Ability to debug complex, cross-disciplinary systems
- Experience with edge computing or embedded systems, including Raspberry Pi, GPIO, or sensors
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform
- Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker
- Willingness to learn additional languages or frameworks, such as Rust
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Archer Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Archer Aviation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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What We Do
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
