Air Apps
About Air Apps
At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger-and moving faster. We're a family-founded company on a mission to create the world's first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018-and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco-we've remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.
Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you'll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.
Join us on this journey to redefine resource management-and change lives along the way.
The Role
As a
Software Architect / Solutions Architect
at Air Apps, you will be responsible for
defining and overseeing the overall system architecture
for our AI-powered platform. You will collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to design
scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions
that align with business objectives.
You will play a key role in shaping our
technology strategy, evaluating new tools and frameworks, and ensuring best practices
in software design, cloud infrastructure, and system integration.
Responsibilities Define and maintain the
overall architecture and system design
for scalable and efficient software solutions. Provide
technical leadership
to engineering teams, guiding them in best practices for architecture, coding, and system scalability. Design and document
high-level system diagrams, data flows, and API structures . Evaluate and recommend
technologies, frameworks, and cloud services
to optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency. Ensure
high availability, fault tolerance, and security
in all architectural decisions. Oversee
system integrations , including microservices, APIs, and third-party services. Work closely with
DevOps and SRE teams
to ensure smooth deployment and operational reliability. Establish
coding and architecture standards , ensuring maintainability and scalability of codebases. Identify and mitigate
technical risks , ensuring system resilience and future scalability. Conduct
architecture reviews and performance audits
to continuously improve system efficiency. Requirements
Around
6+ years
of experience in
software development and architecture . Strong expertise in
system design, cloud computing, and microservices architecture . Experience with
cloud platforms
(AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native architectures. Proficiency in
backend technologies
(e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) and experience with modern
frontend frameworks
(e.g., React, Angular, Vue). Knowledge of
databases
(SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and data pipelines. Experience with
event-driven architectures, API design, and containerization
(Docker, Kubernetes). Strong understanding of
security best practices, identity management, and encryption techniques . Ability to
evaluate trade-offs
in architectural decisions, balancing scalability, cost, and complexity. Familiarity with
DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) . Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. What benefits are we offering?
Apple hardware
ecosystem for work. Annual Bonus . Medical Insurance
(including vision & dental). Disability insurance
- short and long-term. 401k
up to 4% contribution. Air Stipend of $3,120/year , paid over 12 monthly installments (for home office, learning, wellness, etc.). Air Conference
- an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.
Application Disclaimer
At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.
At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger-and moving faster. We're a family-founded company on a mission to create the world's first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018-and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco-we've remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.
Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you'll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.
Join us on this journey to redefine resource management-and change lives along the way.
The Role
As a
Software Architect / Solutions Architect
at Air Apps, you will be responsible for
defining and overseeing the overall system architecture
for our AI-powered platform. You will collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to design
scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions
that align with business objectives.
You will play a key role in shaping our
technology strategy, evaluating new tools and frameworks, and ensuring best practices
in software design, cloud infrastructure, and system integration.
Responsibilities Define and maintain the
overall architecture and system design
for scalable and efficient software solutions. Provide
technical leadership
to engineering teams, guiding them in best practices for architecture, coding, and system scalability. Design and document
high-level system diagrams, data flows, and API structures . Evaluate and recommend
technologies, frameworks, and cloud services
to optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency. Ensure
high availability, fault tolerance, and security
in all architectural decisions. Oversee
system integrations , including microservices, APIs, and third-party services. Work closely with
DevOps and SRE teams
to ensure smooth deployment and operational reliability. Establish
coding and architecture standards , ensuring maintainability and scalability of codebases. Identify and mitigate
technical risks , ensuring system resilience and future scalability. Conduct
architecture reviews and performance audits
to continuously improve system efficiency. Requirements
Around
6+ years
of experience in
software development and architecture . Strong expertise in
system design, cloud computing, and microservices architecture . Experience with
cloud platforms
(AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native architectures. Proficiency in
backend technologies
(e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) and experience with modern
frontend frameworks
(e.g., React, Angular, Vue). Knowledge of
databases
(SQL and NoSQL), caching strategies, and data pipelines. Experience with
event-driven architectures, API design, and containerization
(Docker, Kubernetes). Strong understanding of
security best practices, identity management, and encryption techniques . Ability to
evaluate trade-offs
in architectural decisions, balancing scalability, cost, and complexity. Familiarity with
DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) . Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. What benefits are we offering?
Apple hardware
ecosystem for work. Annual Bonus . Medical Insurance
(including vision & dental). Disability insurance
- short and long-term. 401k
up to 4% contribution. Air Stipend of $3,120/year , paid over 12 monthly installments (for home office, learning, wellness, etc.). Air Conference
- an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.
Application Disclaimer
At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.