Staff Software Engineer, Backend

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Staff Backend Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and scaling of backend systems for Archer’s aviation products. This role is central to building the cloud infrastructure and service architecture that powers our modern aviation platform. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, data, operations, and aerospace to deliver secure, performant, and reliable backend services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs to support Archer’s ride-sharing and airline operational platforms.
• Build cloud-native applications and services using Python and AWS technologies.
• Lead architectural design and system integrations, ensuring systems are modular, efficient, and secure.
• Develop infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or AWS CDK to provision and manage backend environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into robust implementations.
• Own the full development lifecycle—from design and development to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce engineering best practices, and mentor fellow engineers.
• Monitor system performance and reliability, and respond to production issues with effective debugging and root cause analysis.

Requirements

• Small but mighty, 0 to 1 builder mentality.
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of backend software engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering scalable backend systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python for backend application development.
• Strong experience with AWS, including services such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, ECS/Fargate, etc.
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK.
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
• Experience with performance tuning, system monitoring, and observability tools.
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with data modeling and working with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, DynamoDB).
• Background in high-availability, real-time systems or event-driven architectures.
• Prior experience in aerospace, transportation, or ride share industries.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Pay

Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We are targeting a base pay between $172,800.00 - $210,000.00.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 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. Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.