Senior Software Developer

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our Airline team at Wisk. Our mission is to revolutionize urban air mobility with the development of fully autonomous, all-electric air taxis. You will be a member of the Airline Software development team responsible for innovations that enable the deployment and scale of autonomous operations, pushing the boundaries of automation in transportation and airline software systems.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View office 2 to 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days.

Why we need you

As a Wisk Senior Software Developer on the air operations team, your mission will be to help develop software requirements, capabilities, and systems that enable the operational and logistical workflows necessary for the operation of autonomous air taxis in urban environments. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to scope, build, and deploy systems that manage everything from flight scheduling and airworthiness to customer interactions and service automation.

What you will do:

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications that integrate with our autonomous aerial vehicle
Collaborate with systems engineers and industry to understand operational requirements and translate these into functional web applications.
Work alongside R&D engineers to define and implement software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and user experience.
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure reliability and performance from development through to deployment.
Continuously evaluate and incorporate new web technologies and frameworks to stay at the cutting edge of software development.
What you have done: Obtained a B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field, or possess equivalent real-world experience.
Accumulated 5+ years of industry experience in full-stack web application development.
Demonstrated proficiency in backend languages such as JavaScript (Node.js), Python, or PHP.
Experienced with front-end frameworks and technologies to create responsive and intuitive user interfaces.
Skilled in developing and consuming APIs for web services, (both restful and websockets).
Familiar with modern development tools and practices, including version control (e.g., Git), continuous integration, and project management tools (e.g., JIRA).
Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes is a plus.
Desired: Experience in the aviation or transportation industry is highly desired, particularly with systems related to flight operations or scheduling.
Experience with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and serverless architectures.
Knowledge of web security best practices and data protection techniques.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and test-driven development.

$143,550 - $165,000 a year

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $143,550 - $165,000 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much more.

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