Software Engineer – AI‑enabled Aviation Platform

About the role

Join a small, high‑impact engineering team at Opfyx Ltd to design and operate mission‑critical systems that replace legacy aviation infrastructure. You will work on a modern AI‑enabled platform that powers live airport environments for the world’s largest airlines and ground handlers.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain highly available software using Rust and Flutter/Dart.
• Develop distributed and federated architectures that support complex operational workflows.
• Collaborate with product stakeholders to define requirements and deliver features.
• Improve reliability, performance, and user experience across the Opfyx AIR platform.
• Help shape engineering practices as the team scales.

Required profile

• Self‑starter with strong technical instincts across the full stack.
• Ability to own projects end‑to‑end in a fast‑moving environment.
• Willingness to master a high‑performance stack and deliver scalable systems for a high‑volume industry.

Required skills

• Rust
• Flutter/Dart
• gRPC
• Apache Arrow
• PostgreSQL

What we offer

• Competitive salary £50k‑£100k+ plus equity.
• Opportunity to shape the future of global aviation.
• High ownership and visibility in a venture‑backed early‑stage startup.
• Direct collaboration with a CTO who contributes to Apache Arrow and DataFusion.