Software Engineer (Generalist)

Icarus builds solar-powered aircraft that fly at 60,000 ft for weeks. The Software Engineer (Generalist) will build end-to-end software systems for flight operations, autonomy, and user interaction, including backend services for telemetry, command and control, data ingestion, analytics, and frontends for ground control. They will design APIs and data pipelines, work with embedded, avionics, GNC, RF, and operations teams, support flight test and field ops, and take systems from concept to full.

2+ years building full-stack software in production. Strong backend experience (Python, Go, Rust, or similar). Strong frontend experience (React, TypeScript, or similar). Experience designing APIs, databases, and distributed systems. Comfort working close to hardware, real-time systems, or operational data. Ability to move fast, own outcomes, and debug under pressure.