Scrappy AI - First Engineer | Digital Ops at Beta Technologies

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Beta Technologies Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AviationIndustries

Requirements

  • In-office presence required at either South Burlington, Vermont or Raleigh, North Carolina offices
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant field
  • Familiarity with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock)
  • Database experience (SQL/NoSQL)
  • Experience with Python or Typescript and API development

Responsibilities

  • Think like an entrepreneur
  • Design, write, test and deploy production-ready code
  • Collaborate directly with stakeholders to continuously improve applications
  • Willingly consider alternative perspectives and welcome constructive feedback
  • Build RAG systems and chatbots integrated with internal knowledge bases
  • Develop custom AI workflows using Claude, GPT, and open-source models
  • Create APIs and integrations connecting AI services to existing engineering tools
  • Participate in the software guild(s) to improve Beta’s software organization
  • Display the ability to acknowledge and learn from past mistakes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
  • Create and maintain technical documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing and future development

Skills

OpenAI
Anthropic
AWS Bedrock
SQL
NoSQL
RAG
Claude
GPT
APIs
LLMs
Chatbots

Beta Technologies

Develops eVTOL aircraft and charging systems

About Beta Technologies

BETA Technologies develops electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and the charging infrastructure needed to support them. Their eVTOL aircraft are designed for both passenger and cargo transport, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional air travel. The company also installs and maintains charging systems, ensuring that clients have the necessary support for electric flight. BETA Technologies stands out from competitors by offering a comprehensive solution that includes both the aircraft and the infrastructure, catering to commercial airlines and logistics companies. The goal of BETA Technologies is to make air travel greener, safer, and more efficient, contributing to a significant reduction in carbon emissions in the aerospace sector.

South Burlington, VermontHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$1,171.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AerospaceIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from companies like ORB Aerospace could impact Beta's market share.
Dependence on state funding poses risks if government priorities shift away from electric aviation.
Rapid technological advancements could render Beta's offerings obsolete without continuous innovation.

Differentiation

Beta Technologies focuses on clean aviation with electric aircraft and propulsion systems.
The company offers a comprehensive eVTOL ecosystem, including aircraft and charging infrastructure.
Beta Technologies targets commercial airlines and logistics companies for sustainable air transport solutions.

Upsides

Beta Technologies raised $318 million in Series C funding in October 2024.
The FAA's updated eVTOL certification processes benefit Beta Technologies' aircraft approval.
Increased interest in urban air mobility drives demand for Beta's eVTOL aircraft.

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