--- title: 'Software Architect at Air Apps' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-architect-air-apps-paris-hwvd9hvg96qv' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-06' --- # Software Architect at Air Apps - **Company:** Air Apps - **Location:** Paris, France - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-04-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/airapps/60b0c227-9034-4c2b-84d5-5f87a85aaa61 ## Job description ## 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. - This is a fully onsite position, based at our office in Lisbon, where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in person and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We are open to support with relocation efforts. ## 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 DO WE OFFER? - Apple hardware ecosystem for work. - Annual Bonus - Top-tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind. - Transportation Budget to support your commute needs. - Coverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more. - Childcare support. - Air Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together. - Pension Fund to support your long-term financial planning. - Urban Sports Club membership to keep you active. - Meals 100% free at the hub. ## 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. ## About Air Apps ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Air Apps develops a portfolio of AI-powered mobile and web applications designed to simplify everyday tasks, from translation and document scanning to fitness tracking and secure browsing. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA (with a major office in Lisbon, Portugal) - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Filipe (surname not publicly available) & Janina Ferreira ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Mobile App Development & Publishing, Consumer Software, AI-powered Tools - **Target customers**: B2C (consumers globally); their apps target the general public for personal productivity, learning, health, and creativity. - **Mission or purpose statement**: "To build the world's most trusted collection of everyday apps and become the biggest app publisher on the planet... making people's lives easier." [airapps.co](https://airapps.co/about) ## Products & Services - **[Translate Now](https://airapps.co/)**: AI-powered translation app supporting 300+ languages. - **[Calculator Air](https://airapps.co/)**: AI-powered calculator for solving math problems with step-by-step help. - **[Scanner Air](https://airapps.co/)**: Document scanning, signing, and sharing tool. - **[VPN Air](https://airapps.co/)**: Secure and private browsing with unlimited VPN protection. - **[QR Code](https://airapps.co/)**: App for scanning, creating, and managing QR codes and barcodes. - **[Translator Keyboard](https://airapps.co/)**: Keyboard extension for instant translations across 60+ languages. - **The PRP (Personal Resource Planner)**: An AI-powered platform that integrates personal life data (health, tasks, finances) into a single dashboard. [airapps.co](https://airapps.co/) - **Other apps**: A portfolio of 30+ apps across Fitness, Productivity, Creative, and Learning categories. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (Bootstrapped). - **Key Metric**: **114M+** total downloads globally; **3 million** monthly downloads; **2.5M+** ratings & reviews; Average app rating of **4.7** stars. [airapps.co](https://airapps.co/) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Bootstrapped (no venture capital). No external investors. - **Growth Signals**: - **Headcount Growth**: +22.9% year-over-year (from ~33 to 40 employees) [LinkedIn]. - **Job Posting Surge**: Active job postings increased by **+454.2%** year-over-year (currently 460+ open roles) [LinkedIn]. - **Geographic Expansion**: Opened a new office ("The Air Hub") in San Francisco in 2025, expanding from its original Lisbon base [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/airapps). - **Product Expansion**: Launching The PRP, a major new AI-powered platform. ## Competitive Advantages - **Bootstrapped & Independent**: No VC pressure, allowing long-term product focus and a strong commitment to user privacy ("We have never sold user data. We never will.") [airapps.co](https://airapps.co/about). - **In-House Development**: Every app is designed and built by the internal team, ensuring quality control and rapid iteration. - **AI-First Approach**: Actively integrating AI across its entire product portfolio to enhance functionality (e.g., AI translation, AI-powered calculators). - **Massive, Engaged User Base**: Over 114 million downloads and a high average rating (4.7 stars) demonstrate strong product-market fit and user trust. - **High Standards & Simplicity**: A core philosophy of "cutting, questioning, and cutting again" to ensure apps are simple and useful, not bloated. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale the App Portfolio**: Continue to grow its existing portfolio of 30+ apps and expand into new categories. - **Launch the PRP Platform**: A major strategic bet on becoming a central "Personal Resource Planner" that integrates all aspects of a user's digital life. - **Become the World's Largest App Publisher**: A stated ambition to scale up to become the biggest app publisher on the planet. - **AI Integration**: Deepening the use of AI across all products to improve user experience and create new capabilities. - **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively hiring (460+ open roles) to support massive growth and the launch of new products. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasis on simplicity, ownership, and high standards. Described as a "culturally diverse team" where "everyone contributes" and "takes responsibility." [airapps.co](https://airapps.co/about) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/airapps). - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: **Remote-first** with physical offices in Lisbon and San Francisco. The company offers a "flexible work schedule" and a "remote work program." [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/air-apps). - **Annual Team Gathering**: "The Air Conference" – a yearly all-hands meetup where the entire global team gathers in one place to build culture and plan the future. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/airapps). - **Perks & Benefits**: - Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid sick days. - Health insurance and mental health benefits. - Family medical leave and generous parental leave. - Job training, conferences, and customized development tracks. - Wellness focus: offices have run clubs and encourage healthy habits. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/air-apps) - **Engineering Culture**: High ownership, emphasis on building simple and reliable software, and a commitment to user privacy. The tech stack is likely modern and mobile-first, given the product portfolio. ## Sources 1. [airapps.co](https://airapps.co/about) 2. [airapps.co](https://airapps.co/) 3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/airapps) 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/air-apps) 5. 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