Flight Representative (Contract) | San Francisco

About Poseidon Aerospace:Poseidon Aerospace specializes in the design and operation of unmanned aerial vehicles for commercial logistics and defense applications. Our flagship full-size fixed-wing platforms, the Heron seaplane and the Egret STOL aircraft, are capable of transporting two tons of payload over distances exceeding a thousand nautical miles. With our headquarters in San Francisco and additional offices in Washington, DC, and Maine, we are at the forefront of aviation innovation.As a Flight Software Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of cutting-edge autonomous flight software that ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operations for our aircraft. This position requires expertise in navigation, control algorithms, and real-time decision-making systems. We seek a candidate who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a passion for advancing aviation technology.

ABOUT US:At Astro Mechanica, we're pioneering the future of aerospace with a commitment to making high-speed flight a reality for everyone. Our vision is to democratize supersonic travel, ensuring it is flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We are integrating cutting-edge airframe and engine technologies—including our proprietary Duality™ dual-use propulsion system—into a revolutionary flight operations model, aiming to make supersonic transport as economical as today's commercial flights. In the short term, we are focused on developing adaptable, high-speed systems to address aircraft performance needs for the United States government.WHO WE ARE:We are a dynamic team of engineers driven by a shared passion for aerospace innovation. Our flat organizational structure fosters collaboration, allowing us to harness our diverse skills to build efficient and effective solutions. Our ethos emphasizes speed, pragmatism, and the pursuit of engineering excellence.WHO YOU ARE:Astro Mechanica is looking for a Flight Software Engineer to become an integral part of our innovative team. The ideal candidate will be eager to design and develop software that governs the operation of our aircraft. You will have the chance to architect a comprehensive software stack encompassing applications, operating systems, networking, and firmware. Collaborating closely with your colleagues, you will define requirements and contribute to the overall software scope. Your role will be fast-paced and impactful, contributing directly to our mission.WHAT YOU’LL DO:Design and implement robust flight software to control aircraft, under the guidance of senior engineers.Contribute to the development of simulation and infrastructure tools for validating flight systems.Assist in the integration of software with embedded hardware and real-time systems.Produce clean, testable, and maintainable code, including comprehensive unit and integration tests.Work in close collaboration with mechanical, electrical, propulsion, and controls engineers to refine aircraft systems.Debug issues across all software layers, from application-level behavior to system interfaces.

Join Planet Labs PBC as a Flight Software Engineer, where you will play a critical role in developing innovative software solutions for our satellite systems. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers to design, implement, and optimize software that powers our fleet of satellites, ensuring they operate effectively and efficiently in space.Your work will directly impact our mission to provide global monitoring through satellite imagery. If you are passionate about aerospace technology and want to contribute to cutting-edge projects, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT US:Astro Mechanica is a pioneering aerospace company dedicated to shaping a faster and more interconnected future. Our vision is to democratize high-speed flight, making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We envision a world where rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility becomes the norm for transporting people and goods across the globe. To realize this goal, we are seamlessly integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies—featuring Duality™, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system—with an innovative flight operations model, making supersonic transport as efficient and economical as conventional commercial air travel. In the short term, we are focused on developing versatile, high-speed systems to address aircraft performance gaps for the United States government.WHO WE ARE:We are a team of enthusiastic engineers committed to pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our team comprises generalists with specialized expertise, all driven by a flat organizational structure and a shared passion for creating effective solutions. We prioritize speed, practicality, and allow engineering excellence to take precedence over hierarchy.WHO YOU ARE:As a software engineer, you excel at creating robust engineering tools that have a direct influence on hardware design. You thrive at the intersection of software and mechanical engineering, collaborating effectively with structural, loads, and aerodynamic teams to convert complex physics into scalable, reliable code. You think systemically, prioritize performance and usability, and take pride in crafting clean, well-structured Python code that engineers rely on for critical design decisions. You are driven by challenging technical problems—whether it’s implementing aeroelastic solution sequences, developing composite stress analysis tools, or designing databases that render complex loads data accessible and actionable.WHAT YOU’LL DO:You will collaborate closely with system owners across loads, flight dynamics, and structures to design and develop the internal software framework that facilitates multidisciplinary design optimization throughout the aircraft lifecycle. Your tools will fundamentally influence how we analyze, iterate, and finalize flight-ready hardware.Develop and maintain Python-based stress analysis templates, incorporating composite plate buckling, classical laminate theory (CLT), and composite failure theory implementations.Create and manage a scalable loads database system that ensures easy access to loads analysis data for stress analysts and design engineers.

Join Taekus, an innovative fintech and travel startup, as we redefine the premium financial services landscape. With a remarkable annual revenue of $70M and exciting new partnerships with carriers, we are poised for substantial growth, particularly in our loyalty engine.We are on the lookout for a talented Software Engineer with expertise in flight routing and booking systems. As part of our Flights & Loyalty team, you will collaborate closely with our aviation loyalty specialist to enhance our flight search and booking capabilities.Seize the chance to be part of a $3.2 trillion market opportunity and innovate in the super-premium segment of rewards credit cards.Interview Process:Candidates should be prepared to travel for an onsite interview in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, or Austin. All travel expenses will be covered by Taekus.Your Responsibilities:Lead the delivery of core features by managing major releases across the entire flight booking process, from search to booking creation and fulfillment.Develop the logic for award ticket pricing and facilitate point transfers to our partners.Integrate with external airlines and GDS partners, navigating complex communication protocols and data schemas.What You Bring:A minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, with a strong focus on production-grade Python development.Familiarity with GDS systems like Amadeus or Sabre.Proficient in: Python/Django, TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, and AWS.A passion for credit card points and travel hacking, with personal experience booking flights using points.Experience building flight inventory scrapers, managing multiple credit cards, and engaging with FlyerTalk is a bonus.This Role Is Perfect For You If:You thrive in a rapidly scaling startup and are eager to contribute to foundational projects.You enjoy making a significant impact through your work.Travel is a core part of your life, and you want to channel that passion into your career.You excel in a dynamic environment and relish the challenge of growth.

ABOUT ASTRO MECHANICA:Astro Mechanica is an innovative aerospace company dedicated to creating a future defined by faster, more connected travel. Our mission is to revolutionize high-speed flight, making supersonic transportation flexible, accessible, and sustainable for everyone. We envision a world where on-demand, point-to-point global mobility becomes the norm for transporting people and goods. To realize this vision, we are merging our cutting-edge airframe and engine technologies—including our proprietary Duality™ propulsion system—with an advanced flight operations model to make supersonic transit as efficient and affordable as today’s commercial air travel. Currently, we are focused on developing adaptable, high-speed systems to bridge performance gaps for the United States government.OUR TEAM:We are a collective of enthusiastic engineers committed to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology. Our diverse team combines broad generalist knowledge with specialized expertise, all within a flat organizational structure driven by a mutual passion for engineering excellence. We prioritize agility and practical solutions, allowing our work to speak for itself.YOUR ROLE:Astro Mechanica is on the lookout for a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be eager to design and develop software that governs the operation and flight of our advanced products. You will play a crucial role in architecting the complete software stack, encompassing applications, operating systems, networking, and firmware. Collaborating closely with fellow engineers, you will define and implement the requirements and overall software scope. Your contributions will be pivotal in a fast-paced startup environment, directly influencing our mission and objectives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Create robust autonomous software systems along with the simulations and infrastructure necessary for their validation.Manage all facets of software development, including design, testing, and operations.Collaborate with other engineering teams to design and develop comprehensive aircraft systems.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related scientific discipline, with at least 4 years of software development experience; or a minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience.Proficiency in C++, Rust, or other systems programming languages.Experience in developing or working with real-time systems or distributed computing environments.

Astranis is at the forefront of revolutionizing satellite technology, developing advanced satellites for high orbits that expand humanity’s reach into the solar system. Our satellites deliver dedicated, secure networks to sophisticated clients globally, including large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites successfully on orbit and many more set for imminent launch, we are addressing a robust backlog of over $1 billion in commercial contracts.Astranis is the go-to satellite communications partner for clients demanding exceptional uptime, data security, network visibility, and tailored solutions. Backed by over $750 million from premier investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity, our team of 450 skilled engineers and entrepreneurs operates from our expansive 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California.Flight Software Engineer As a Flight Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development, execution, and implementation of flight software that commands and monitors our spacecraft. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of the software with hardware systems.

Astranis develops advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding access to secure and reliable networks for a wide range of clients, including corporations, government agencies, and the US military. With five satellites in orbit and a robust pipeline of future launches, Astranis is working through a commercial contract backlog exceeding $1 billion. The company is backed by over $750 million in investments from firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity, and operates from a 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California with a team of 450 engineers and specialists. Internship Overview This paid, hourly internship runs for twelve weeks and is designed for students enrolled in four-year universities. Interns at Astranis tackle real engineering challenges and contribute directly to projects with meaningful impact. Many previous interns have helped design and test hardware and software that reached orbit, and several have moved into full-time roles after graduation. Candidates who have already completed a four-year degree should consider applying for Associate Engineer positions instead. What you will do Work with the engineering team to design, develop, and test software for embedded systems on satellites. Support ground control and testing applications through software development and collaboration. Requirements Enrollment in a four-year university program during the internship period.

Astranis builds advanced high-orbit satellites that support secure communication networks for clients ranging from major corporations to government and military organizations worldwide. With five satellites launched and a commercial contract pipeline exceeding $1 billion, the company continues to expand its impact in satellite technology. Astranis has secured over $750 million in investment from firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock, and Fidelity. The San Francisco headquarters houses a team of 450 engineers in a 153,000-square-foot facility. Role overview The Flight Software Associate program is a twelve-week position for recent graduates and graduate students from accredited four-year universities. This role offers hands-on experience working on complex satellite projects. Many associates have contributed to both hardware and software design and testing, with several moving into full-time roles after the program. What you will do Work closely with the engineering team to design, develop, and test embedded software for satellites. Support the creation and testing of ground control and related applications.

About Poseidon Aerospace:Poseidon Aerospace specializes in the design and operation of cutting-edge unmanned aircraft systems, catering to both commercial logistics and defense sectors. Our two innovative fixed-wing platforms, the Heron seaplane and Egret STOL aircraft, are capable of transporting up to two tons of payload across distances exceeding a thousand nautical miles. With our headquarters based in San Francisco and satellite offices located in Washington, DC, and Maine, we are at the forefront of aerospace technology.As a Flight Operations Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating and supervising flight operations for our state-of-the-art autonomous aircraft. Your responsibilities will encompass leading developmental and operational flight testing, serving as the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC), while ensuring meticulous coordination of test logistics, flight procedures, and safety protocols. This position merges engineering expertise with aviation, necessitating a thorough understanding of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and the capability to translate technical goals into secure, efficient, and repeatable flight operations.

Join Condor Software as a Full-Stack Platform EngineerAt Condor, we are revolutionizing the financial infrastructure that supports clinical development. With billions invested annually in discovering and developing new therapies, we strive to connect clinical operations and finance into a cohesive system. By integrating real-time financial intelligence, we empower R&D and finance leaders with the tools they need to make informed, high-stakes decisions.We are an AI-driven, pharma-native infrastructure provider, scaling industry standards in collaboration with top-tier partners. Our platform facilitates prediction, control, and execution in the most complex R&D environments worldwide.The Importance of Your RoleHaving established ourselves as a trusted partner for enterprise teams, we are now focused on the challenging task of scaling our platform to meet increasing demands. As a rapidly growing company, backed by prominent investors like Felicis and 645 Ventures, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the foundational infrastructure that will redefine how therapies reach patients.Your ResponsibilitiesAs a Full-Stack Platform Engineer, you will be pivotal in building and scaling the core platform that supports the financial intelligence infrastructure relied upon by leading biopharma companies. This role encompasses critical engineering tasks at the intersection of backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and intelligent automation, with a strong emphasis on reliability and scalability.Your primary focus will be on backend architecture, where you'll design and implement services that drive complex financial and operational workflows. You'll be instrumental in shaping data flow, workflow orchestration, and enabling emerging AI-driven capabilities. This role goes beyond simple integration; you'll be crafting robust primitives that support other teams as our product and customer base expand.Working as a core member of a cross-functional product team, you will closely collaborate with product managers, designers, quality engineers, and data specialists to transition features from concept to production. While backend expertise is crucial, you will also engage across the stack to ensure the platform's capabilities are effectively leveraged.

About CondorAt Condor, we are committed to transforming the financial infrastructure of clinical operations and finance. Every year, substantial investments are made in discovering and developing new therapies, yet the tools and data supporting these efforts often remain fragmented and disconnected. Our mission is to bridge this gap.We are pioneering a real-time intelligence layer that seamlessly integrates clinical operations, vendor activities, and financial signals. As a result, R&D and finance leaders gain unprecedented control over their organizational operations, making informed decisions with confidence.Our platform is rooted in AI-driven technology tailored for the pharmaceutical industry, built to scale with the standards established in collaboration with leading partners in the field. We empower organizations to enhance their prediction, control, and execution capabilities in the most complex R&D environments globally.The Importance of Our WorkHaving established trust among enterprise teams to manage critical operations and finance, we are now faced with the challenge of scaling our solutions. This pivotal phase is where our efforts will shape the future of clinical development.Condor is experiencing rapid growth, supported by prominent institutional investors like Felicis and 645 Ventures, and is becoming integral to the operations of Top 200 biopharma companies. This role represents a unique opportunity to contribute to the foundational infrastructure that will redefine how therapies are brought to market.Role OverviewThe Vice President of Engineering at Condor is a vital leadership position responsible for establishing the engineering operating system behind a platform that our customers will increasingly view as essential. This role transcends mere maintenance; it is about innovating and enhancing how we deliver products with agility and precision.In this position, you will collaborate closely with the CEO and other cross-functional leaders to convert company priorities into actionable plans. You will take on hands-on responsibilities typical of early-stage leadership, from resolving production issues to making architectural decisions, while also building a scalable team and processes.This is an opportunity for an engineering leader seeking genuine ownership and influence, with the chance to create a resilient engineering function during a critical juncture in our growth.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Direct the Engineering Operating System: Design and implement frameworks and processes that ensure reliability and efficiency.Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product management and other departments to align engineering efforts with company goals.Strategic Technical Decisions: Make informed architectural choices that support product scalability and performance.

At Crusoe, our vision is to enhance the availability of energy and intelligence. We are at the forefront of developing solutions that empower individuals to innovate boldly with AI, all while ensuring that we uphold principles of scalability, speed, and sustainability.Join us in driving the AI revolution through sustainable technology at Crusoe. You will play a pivotal role in fostering innovation, making a significant impact, and collaborating with a team that is leading the way in responsible and transformative cloud infrastructure.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to take on the role of founding engineer within our new Enterprise Software Engineering team in IT. You will work closely with the Director to develop internal tools, automation processes, and integrations that remove manual tasks and address critical operational challenges across the organization.This role transcends traditional enterprise IT positions. You will leverage AI-assisted development as your primary method, delivering production-quality software within days instead of months, while laying the groundwork for future team members. As you grow in this role, your primary contributions will focus on defining specifications, context, and reusable patterns to guide AI agents, while still engaging in hands-on coding for the most complex challenges.Your ResponsibilitiesDesigning and deploying internal tools, automation, and integrations that provide measurable benefits across Finance, Operations, HR, and other business functions.Utilizing AI-assisted development as your standard workflow, which includes drafting specifications, creating prompts, reviewing AI-generated code, and iterating quickly.Establishing foundational technical patterns such as coding standards, project conventions, reusable components, and context files that facilitate AI-driven development.Creating and managing integrations between enterprise systems through APIs, middleware, and data pipelines.Developing solutions across a versatile environment that combines cloud application platforms with internal GPU compute for AI workloads.Collaborating with business teams during rapid prototyping sessions, then refining prototypes into production-ready systems complete with testing, monitoring, and documentation.Setting up CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and quality assurance measures for all solutions delivered.Taking ownership of solutions from end to end, covering everything from specification and implementation to deployment and production support.

Join Condor as a Quality Engineer in AccountingCondor Software is at the forefront of revolutionizing the financial infrastructure necessary for clinical operations. With hundreds of billions invested annually in the discovery and development of new therapies, our mission is to bridge the gap between clinical operations and finance, eliminating disconnection and enhancing decision-making through a unified platform.Our innovative solutions integrate clinical operations, vendor activities, and financial signals into a real-time intelligence layer, empowering R&D and finance leaders with comprehensive control over their organizational workflows.As a pharma-native, AI-driven infrastructure, Condor is uniquely positioned to scale industry standards defined in partnership with Big 4 firms. Our platform supports prediction, control, and execution in the most complex R&D environments worldwide.The Importance of Your RoleHaving established significant trust among enterprise clients, Condor is poised for growth. You will play a pivotal role in scaling a platform that is integral to the operations and financial health of top biopharma companies. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to foundational infrastructure that will directly impact how new therapies reach patients.Your ResponsibilitiesAs a Quality Engineer embedded within an agile product team, you will ensure the reliability and accuracy of our platform. This role requires a blend of accounting expertise, systems thinking, and technical skills to safeguard workflows where precision is critical. You will collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and domain experts to validate complex financial and clinical trial workflows under real-world conditions, significantly mitigating production risks and bolstering customer trust.Your hands-on role will focus on automating tests and solving analytical problems by designing and maintaining comprehensive automated test coverage for intricate financial calculations, accrual logic, and practical edge cases. Additionally, you will engage in targeted manual validations, contribute to the system's design for enhanced testability, and elevate quality standards across our platform.

About CondorAt Condor, we are transforming the financial infrastructure of clinical development. While substantial investments are made annually to discover and develop new therapies, the processes behind these advancements often remain outdated and disconnected. Our mission is to bridge this gap, creating a cohesive system that integrates clinical operations, vendor activities, and financial data into a real-time intelligence layer. This empowers R&D and finance teams with the insights they need to make informed decisions.Our AI-driven, pharma-native infrastructure is designed to scale industry standards that we have helped shape alongside major partners. We facilitate prediction, control, and execution in some of the most complex R&D environments globally.As we continue to gain the trust of enterprise teams, we are now focused on the critical task of scaling our operations in a high-stakes environment.Condor is a rapidly growing company, backed by leading institutional investors such as Felicis and 645 Ventures, collaborating with top 200 biopharma companies. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure that influences how new therapies reach patients.The RoleWe are seeking a Senior Backend and Data Platform Engineer to play a key role in developing the foundational data infrastructure for Condor’s financial intelligence platform. This position is pivotal in turning complex clinical and financial data into actionable intelligence that enterprise biopharma teams can rely on.In this role, you will be responsible for designing and managing the core data foundations that underpin Condor’s financial engine and AI capabilities. Your work will involve modeling intricate, high-stakes data, constructing reliable data pipelines and services, and ensuring that product features and intelligence workflows function with precision, consistency, and scalability. The systems you develop will directly support critical finance and operational applications.This hands-on, senior engineering position provides you with significant ownership. You will engage with backend services, data pipelines, and APIs, bringing features from concept to production. You will define necessary data schemas, transformations, and architectural patterns that become essential as our platform evolves. Although your primary focus will be on backend and data engineering, you will also be encouraged to work across the stack to ensure seamless integration of data and intelligence.

Why Choose Numeric?Accounting is the backbone of every business. Unfortunately, many software solutions in this field were designed in the early 2000s — cumbersome, slow, and outdated in terms of AI capabilities. Today, accountants are grappling with an escalating, unresolved data challenge stemming from complexity, data overload, and fragmented systems — leaving them without adequate tools for resolution. These challenges are significant, complex, and increasingly urgent. But they are solvable.Welcome to Numeric — the future of accounting and finance. We are developing a platform that embodies the vision of real-time, comprehensive, and reliable data and insights for organizations to enhance their decision-making and execution.Our mission addresses the foundational issues necessary for automating data ingestion, transformation, matching, projection, and reporting, creating a seamless graph of financial data. By integrating data, automation, workflows, and AI-driven experiences, we empower accounting teams to maintain a continuous view of their company’s financial health and activities.With strong product-market fit and a growing customer base that includes leaders such as Anthropic, Brex, OpenAI, Plaid, and Wealthfront, we are backed by top-tier investors including IVP, Menlo Ventures, Founders Fund, and 8VC, alongside founders and executives from Ramp, Segment, and other pioneering firms.About the RoleAs a Product Software Engineer at Numeric, you will take charge of the entire product lifecycle, directly influencing our product strategy and direction. We seek innovative, dynamic builders with robust foundational skills and a commitment to enhancing user experiences and addressing key challenges.Potential ResponsibilitiesYou may work on our advanced data platform, which includes:Ingestion processes, metadata management, lineage tracking, and transformation for thorough analysis and insights while ensuring source traceability.Our reporting tools, enabling end-users to create flexible, highly-structured financial projections that can be saved as reports and seamlessly integrated into their workflows. These reports are both traceable and composable, allowing users to delve into transaction-level details and beyond.Monitoring systems, empowering clients to identify and rectify data issues at the source and prevent errors...

Sofi is hiring a Software Engineer, Cloud to help build and support cloud-based solutions for a diverse and expanding customer base. This position plays a key part in shaping the technology that powers Sofi’s financial products. Role overview This role centers on designing, developing, and maintaining systems in the cloud. The Software Engineer will work closely with colleagues from different teams to introduce new technologies and refine existing systems. What you will do Create and maintain cloud-based applications and services. Work with cross-functional teams to implement new features and improve performance. Contribute to projects that enhance the overall user experience. Impact Work in this role supports Sofi’s mission to make financial tools accessible to everyone. Contributions directly affect how customers interact with and benefit from Sofi’s offerings.

Airbnb, founded in 2007, has transformed the travel experience by connecting over 5 million hosts with more than 2 billion guests worldwide. Our platform enables unique stays and authentic community experiences for travelers around the globe.Join Our Community:At Airbnb, the Developer Infrastructure team is dedicated to empowering engineers and AI Coding Agents to produce high-quality software efficiently. We focus on infrastructure that enhances engineering productivity throughout the software development lifecycle, including build, test, and deployment.Your Impact:As a member of the CI+Build team, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our developer infrastructure, which encompasses remote build systems, CI clusters, flaky test management, and merge queues. Your contributions will help maintain a seamless mainline and accelerate pull request cycle times.In this role, you will define and implement cutting-edge build systems at Airbnb’s scale, guiding the technical direction for build infrastructure across diverse platform teams. You will collaborate with internal teams that deliver systems utilized by product engineers in backend, web, and mobile environments. Success in this position requires a deep understanding of the architecture of our largest internal backend services as we navigate an increasingly complex build graph.A Day in Your Role:Designing enhancements to our existing Bazel installation and remote build/cache infrastructure to boost correctness, reproducibility, and speed.Establishing the technical roadmap for the reliability and performance of our software build systems.Improving inner-loop development velocity and CI run-times through diagnostic efforts.

Join SquareTrade, Inc. as a Software Engineer and be a key player in developing innovative software solutions that enhance customer experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust applications. Your contributions will directly impact our mission to provide exceptional service and support to our users.