Software Development Engineer - I (SDE-1)

About the Role: Okulo Aerospace is looking for a versatile full-stack engineer who can build fast, take ownership, and grow with the company. You’ll work closely to design, develop, and scale our web applications using React (Frontend), FastAPI (Backend), Docker, and REST APIs . This is a high-impact role where you’ll help shape the architecture, culture, and future of our product . You'll be the second software engineer. Requirements ✔ Frontend: Strong in NEXT.js / React.js , JavaScript/TypeScript, Tailwind CSS. ✔ Backend: Experience with FastAPI (or Flask/Django) & Python. ✔ APIs: Comfortable designing & consuming RESTful APIs . ✔ DevOps: Hands-on with Docker (Kubernetes is a bonus). ✔ Database: NoSQL (MongoDB). ✔ Git/GitHub: Clean, organized version control. ✔ Problem-Solving: Ability to debug, optimize, and learn quickly. Preferred: WebSockets, AWS basics, and experience with testing (Jest, PyTest). Responsibilities Build end-to-end features – from UI (React) to backend (FastAPI) to deployment (Docker). Help define best practices in code, architecture, and DevOps as we scale. Work directly in product decisions. Optimize performance, fix bugs, and ensure scalable, maintainable code. Own what you build – this isn’t a "follow orders" role; you’ll have real responsibility. Benefits Intellectual fulfillment and rapid personal/professional development. Fast-paced, innovative team and work environment. Financial compensation on a case-by-case basis. Flexible work hours, professional autonomy, open-door policy, informal work setting, and strong meritocracy. Show more Show less