Frontend Engineer at Pyka

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Proven expertise in frontend development with a strong portfolio showcasing cross-platform projects
Mastery of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and experience with frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular
A strong focus on performance optimization and an understanding of the technical factors that influence application speed and user experience
Familiarity with modern development tools and best practices, including version control, build processes, and testing
The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality code that is maintainable and scalable
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

Responsibilities

Design and develop cross-platform frontend applications that provide outstanding user experiences on desktop, mobile, and other devices
Optimize application efficiency, ensuring fast loading times and peak performance across all platforms
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate visual concepts into functional online experiences
Implement responsive design principles to ensure that our web applications adapt to the varying screen sizes of different devices
Stay abreast of the latest frontend technologies and frameworks to continuously improve our frontend development practices

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Vue.js

Angular

Pyka

Develops autonomous electric airplanes for agriculture

About Pyka

Pyka develops autonomous electric airplanes that can perform all flight operations without human intervention, including taxiing, takeoff, flight, and landing. These aircraft are particularly efficient, using less power than electric cars and featuring minimal moving parts, making them cost-effective for agricultural applications like crop spraying. Equipped with advanced sensors and software, Pyka's airplanes ensure precise flying close to the ground, reducing waste and increasing efficiency for large-scale farmers. The company's goal is to transform the agricultural aviation industry by providing safe, efficient, and affordable aerial solutions.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$92.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

FSA with employer matching

401k

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Free catered lunch & snacks

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems.

Regulatory challenges in defense applications may require stricter compliance.

Dependence on large clients like Heinen Brothers poses revenue risks.

Differentiation

Pyka develops fully autonomous electric aircraft for agriculture and cargo transport.

Their aircraft use less power than electric cars, enhancing cost-effectiveness.

Pyka's Pelican Spray is the largest FAA-authorized UAS for commercial crop spraying.

Upsides

Pyka secured $40M to accelerate aircraft development and commercialization.

Partnership with Sierra Nevada Corporation expands Pyka's defense market reach.

Entry into Brazil with SLC Agrícola showcases global demand for Pyka's technology.

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