Staff Backend Engineer

Altium; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in the Cambourne area to design, implement, and maintain the federated Platform API, gateway services, and customer‑facing applications. You will help shape the API ecosystem with SDKs, MCP servers, and tooling for automated access, enabling users and AI clients to integrate Altium products and services.

You will work closely with backend, frontend, data platform, and DevOps teams to deliver a world‑class platform.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a software development role.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Independent thinker with initiative and responsibility.
• Proficient in at least one major language: C#, Python, Golang, JS/TS.
• Solid understanding of software architecture for web services and platforms.
• Ability to collaborate with globally distributed stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build, extend and maintain the API, SDKs, and MCP servers.
• Design and develop scalable services using C#, Python, Go and related tech.
• Integrate web services with Altium systems and external platforms.
• Collaborate with backend, frontend, data platform and DevOps teams.
• Help customers adopt the Platform via API and tools.
• Address customer inquiries, enhancements and bug reports.
• Participate in code reviews and coding standards.
• Contribute to team ceremonies and continuous improvement.
• Support Platform adoption partnerships with customers.
• Enable automation through Platform data and services.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

Ownership

Independent thinker

C# proficiency

Python

Go

JS/TS

Architecture knowledge

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in IT/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Containers

Kubernetes

REST APIs

GraphQL

Job description

Job Description

Why Altium Platform?

Altium technology helps to improve the lives of millions by empowering anyone to turn concepts into reality. Altium’s unique position in the EDA industry, through supply, design and manufacturing, gives a unique opportunity for customers to connect with the EDA space. The Altium Platform is the foundational rock on top of which is built products and solutions which transform the electronics industry by connecting people, processes and data. Altium’s Platform allows partners and the wider electronics ecosystem to develop in an unprecedented way, driving a new era of automation and intelligence for the electronics industry in a way no other platform can.

About the Role

Customer adoption is critical to the success of the Platform. A key focus of the Staff Software Engineer is on the design, implementation and maintenance of the federated Platform API, the gateway service, the applications through which API consumers interact and processes and standards surrounding the Platform API. The API team holds responsibility for the API, the Applications framework which sits on top, business intelligence analytics reporting and for a new Development Center which will fully detail the capabilities of the Platform’s APIs, SDKs, Connectors and MCP servers along with how to easily access them, allowing users and AI clients to adapt, automate and configure Altium products and services.

The successful candidate should expect deep and interesting technical challenges, high autonomy, a supportive and collaborative working environment, as well as opportunities to influence the Platform’s direction. Working closely with other technical and non-technical teams, you will be responsible for helping deliver a world‑class solution, supporting all those who interact with the Platform. You will take ownership of outcomes ensuring the successful adoption and growth of the Platform as we and our partners build next‑level systems to realize cutting edge products and services. You will represent Altium’s Platform to internal and external stakeholders working for the most influential technology companies in the world.

A Day in the Life of Our Staff Software Engineer

• Build, extend and maintain the API, including SDKs, MCP servers and API clients.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable services using C#, Python, Golang and other languages and related technology.
• Update and integrate web services with other Altium and third‑party systems.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including backend and frontend developers, data platform engineers, and DevOps engineers, to ensure smooth integration and deployment of API and related services.
• Help customers adopt the Platform through the API, SDKs and tools and processes Altium provides.
• Support customer enquiries, enhancements and bug reports in relevant areas.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in team ceremonies and meetings and fully contribute to the best of your ability.
• Bring value to Altium through supporting Platform adoption partnerships.
• Bring value to customers through accessing Platform and customer data and services enabling automation.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate Would Have This Experience

• Proven experience (5+ years) in a software development technical role.
• A natural problem solver with a strong sense of ownership.
• An experienced engineer who is able to work and think independently, generate ideas and take responsibility for the solution.
• Concrete experience and fluency in at least one common programming language (C# preferred, Python, Golang, JavaScript, TypeScript).
• Understanding software architecture principles and design patterns related to web services and platforms.
• Ability to work well with multiple stakeholders, establishing rapport and trust amongst colleagues distributed globally.

The Following Would Be Advantageous

• Experience using tools and services used for development, with previous experience developing APIs, applications or SDKs as an advantage.
• Familiarity with API technologies and solutions and the use of APIs to solve customer business problems.
• Experience in writing clear, user‑facing documentation to support the discovery and use of APIs, SDKs including providing code samples.
• Experience with developing Software as a Service products, understanding the importance of cloud and on‑premises solutions.
• Experience with database design and development using relational databases.
• Experience with EDA or PCB design tools, Altium products or the electronics industry would be advantageous.
• UI or UX experience would be helpful.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure or GCP), CI/CD, containers, Kubernetes, RESTful APIs or GraphQL would be a plus.
• Hold a Bachelor’s / Master’s / Doctorate Degree in information technology, engineering or a related field.

Additional Information

Altium Limited, a part of the Renesas Group and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a global software company accelerating the pace of electronics innovation. We are redefining electronic product creation in a software‑defined world with our industry‑first cloud‑based platform that unites every stakeholder and phase of electronics development.

From startups to world’s technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before. At Altium, our teams are empowered to innovate, collaborate globally, and help create the future of electronics development.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.