# Software Engineer (Generalist) at Icarus

- Company: Icarus
- What the company does: Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.icarus.one/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: El Segundo
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $220K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-01-30
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/icarus/jobs/5102816008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/icarus-software-engineer-generalist/

## About the role

Icarus was founded on the belief that the Stratosphere is the Forgotten Frontier and that reclaiming it will define the next era of aerospace and what is possible from the sky. We build solar-powered aircraft that fly at 60,000 ft for weeks at a time, delivering persistent, affordable, and scalable presence from this layer of the atmosphere.

## What they're looking for

- 2+ years building real 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

Tags: Engineering