Full Stack Web App Developer

Blackbird.AI helps organizations discover emergent threats and stay one step ahead of real-world harm through our AI-powered Narrative and Risk Intelligence Platform. Our commitment is to prioritize safety and security, providing the tools to identify potential risks and ensure a safer environment proactively. No matter the job or where it's located, we're all connected by a shared vision: To lead and enhance the landscape of risk intelligence.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Full Stack Web App Developer will be central to creating our innovative man-machine intelligence system. Collaborating closely with our product management and engineering design teams, you will own and develop a React-based stack.

The Full Stack Web App Developer expertise will span several critical areas, including building a scalable multi-tenant project/customer management system, designing novel visualizations such as real-time streaming time series and advanced graph analysis, and developing user interactivity and control modes for AI algorithmic processing through API endpoints. You will prioritize scalability and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire design and development process. In addition, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining Blackbird.AI's rigorous software quality standards by creating test harnesses evaluation frameworks, automating repetitive tasks, and seamlessly integrating your work within our continuous integration and deployment pipelines

As the Full Stack Web App Developer, you'll have the chance to:

• Take charge of the entire front-end stack, including UI/UX design, interactivity modes, and user management database.
• Develop API endpoints for AI algorithmic processing, allowing users to interact and control the system effortlessly.
• Create captivating visualizations, including real-time streaming time series and high-dimensional graph analysis.
• Keep scalability and cost-effectiveness in mind throughout the design and development process.
• Uphold Blackbird.AI's high software quality standards by building test harnesses, evaluation frameworks, and automating processes.

Requirements

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Proven success in deploying cloud-based SaaS solutions, particularly in building multi-tenant project/customer management systems with efficient user collaboration mechanisms.
• Expertise in full-stack development for real-time streaming analytics systems.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, with a focus on the latest versions (ES2019/ES2020)
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in component-based JavaScript frameworks (e.g., react-redux, Next.js).
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in node.js, especially as the backend for React applications.
• Proficiency in front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jasmine, Jest, Mocha, etc.).
• Familiarity with JavaScript build tools like grunt or gulp.
• Database implementation and optimization experience (e.g., Postgres, Neo4j, MongoDB, Dgraph, Elasticsearch) in a scalable and cost-effective manner.
• Expertise in build automation, continuous integration, and deployment (CI/CD) tools (e.g., Github actions, Gitlab, TeamCity).
• Experience with cloud-based services (e.g., AWS S3, CloudFront, Route53, ElastiCache) for managing front-end web apps and data.
• Comfortable working with remote distributed teams.

Nice to have:

• Technical background in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or experience designing interactive query-driven man-machine intelligence systems.
• Experience with "active learning" mechanisms to enhance AI models.
• Knowledge of privacy protection mechanisms in user management systems.
• Proficiency in run-time profiling tools and methods for scalable design.
• Familiarity with Flux, Redux, React Hooks, and React Context.
• Python code development experience.
• Understanding of best practices for concurrent front-end/back-end development (e.g., test harnesses, phase gates, etc.).

We've outlined specific skills, experience, and requirements for this position, but don't stress if you don't meet every single one. Our Talent Team is dedicated to discovering exceptional individuals, and they might identify a relevant aspect of your background that suits this role or another opportunity within Blackbird.AI.

If you have passion for the role, please still apply.

What's in it for you:

Blackbird.AI is embarking on an exciting growth journey with numerous opportunities for career development within the company. You will join a nurturing, inclusive, and experienced team.

Join us as we soar to new heights!

Values:

At Blackbird.AI, our core values shape how we work and make decisions. Our values inspire us to be authentic and continue improving.

We embrace a strong sense of responsibility to society, recognizing the vital role our services play in empowering governments, communities, and individuals to foster critical thinking and empowerment. We believe in integrating personal and professional lives with societal needs, emphasizing the importance of creating an environment that attracts top talent and provides substantial growth opportunities. We are motivated by the potential of science and technology to impact humanity positively.

Benefits

Why you'll love working here:

• Competitive compensation package, 401(k), and equity - everyone has a stake in our growth!
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your loved ones, including wellness days and monthly wellness reimbursements - an apple a day doesn't always keep the doctor away!
• Generous vacation policy, encouraging you to take the time you need - we trust you to strike the right work/life balance!
• A flexible work environment with opportunities to collaborate with your team in person - you can have it all!
• Inclusion and Impact - soar to new heights!
• Bi-annual offsites - have fun with your colleagues!
• Professional development stipend - never stop learning!

Pay Transparency:

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Blackbird.AI is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to New York. It takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Blackbird.AI, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is expected to be $130,000-$180,000. This range may vary for positions outside of New York and as it has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled and does not consider our bonus and commission structures.

Regardless of location, candidates can expect during the first few conversations with Blackbird.AI's Talent Team and Hiring Managers to share any approved budget and details on our competitive bonus and commission packages.

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