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Senior Software Engineer

First Resonance

Los Angeles, CAHybridFull-time$160–190K/yrPosted 6mo agoVerified open 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$160–190K/yr
Location
Los Angeles, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

First Resonance is hiring a Senior Software Engineer. First Resonance seeks a full-time Senior Software Engineer in Los Angeles to advance ION Factory OS for next‑generation hardware builders, leveraging AI‑assisted development to deliver end‑to‑end features for manufacturers of eVTOLs, rockets, robots, and autonomous vehicles.

Key focus areas include Own end‑to‑end feature development using AI‑augmented workflows and Python/Next.js, Design and implement high‑performance GraphQL APIs and relational Postgres models, and Build and maintain scalable AWS cloud services and infrastructure.

Successful candidates bring 6+ Years Technical Experience. Important skills include Claude, Python, Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL. Preferred (not required): Terraform, CDK, Building Manufacturing Tools, and High-Stakes Industrial Environments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ClaudePythonNext.jsTypeScriptGraphQLPostgreSQLAWSUMLSystem FlowPytestJestAI-Native WorkflowBackend MasterySQLAlchemyAsynchronous ProcessingReactCloud & InfraMulti-Tenant SaaS EnvironmentsAPI DesignDDDEvent-Driven ArchitectureProblem SolverTerraformCDKBuilding Manufacturing ToolsHigh-Stakes Industrial EnvironmentsComplex ETL Processes for Industrial Data

Qualifications

6+ Years Technical Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Senior Software Engineer We're looking for a full-time Senior Software Engineer to join us in our mission of bringing the ION Factory OS to next-generation hardware builders around the globe. We are looking for engineers who leverage AI coding tools to build end-to-end features with unprecedented speed and quality.

Our newest recruit will join the First Resonance team full-time in Los Angeles, CA (HQ in El Segundo) as a foundational member of our product team.

Why This Role? Are you excited by the opportunity to assist manufacturers working on eVTOLS, rockets, robots, and autonomous vehicles? We support companies tackling society’s greatest challenges: climate change, space exploration, and autonomous transportation.

We pride ourselves on being fast learners and agile executors. If you want to play a key role in the future of hardware and Industry 4.0 by wielding the latest in AI-assisted development, come join us!

Responsibilities & Duties

  • End-to-End Feature Ownership: Use AI-augmented workflows (Claude) to build and deploy full-stack features using Python (Backend) and Next.js/TypeScript (Frontend).

  • API & Data Architecture: Develop high-performance GraphQL mutations and queries; design relational database models in Postgres that reflect complex industrial processes.

  • Cloud Infrastructure: Build and maintain scalable services on AWS , leveraging modern infrastructure patterns.

  • AI-Driven Productivity: Lead the team in adopting AI tools to automate boilerplate, refactor legacy logic, and accelerate the "idea-to-production" cycle.

  • Technical Leadership: Write design specifications and diagrams (UML/System Flow) that guide both human teammates and AI agents.

  • Reliability: Drive code-level architecture, modularity, and comprehensive testing (Pytest, Jest) to ensure ion remains mission-critical for our customers.

Qualifications & Skills

  • 6+ years of technical experience: You’ve built and scaled production-grade software.

  • AI-Native Workflow: You are "pro-AI" and actively use coding assistants to increase your output and code quality.

  • Backend Mastery: Expert-level Python skills with a deep understanding of ORMs (e.g., SQLAlchemy) and asynchronous processing.

  • Modern Frontend: Proficiency in TypeScript , React , and Next.js .

  • Cloud & Infra: Hands-on experience with AWS ecosystem and deploying multi-tenant SaaS environments.

  • API Design: Strong experience with GraphQL and architectural patterns like Domain Driven Design (DDD) or Event-Driven systems.

  • Problem Solver: You enjoy collaborating across departments and "flexing your creative muscle" to solve hardware-world problems with software.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK).

  • Experience building manufacturing tools or working in high-stakes industrial environments.

  • Experience writing complex ETL processes for industrial data.

Benefits & Perks

  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.

  • Ownership: Employee Stock Option Plan and 401K.

  • Flexibility: Unlimited PTO and hybrid work schedule.

  • Culture: Paid parental leave, team outings, group lunches, and an open office in El Segundo.

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