Backend Software Engineer, Airports

United States Digital Space LLC

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 128,000 - 160,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
Child care benefits
Pet benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Parental leave
Commuter benefits
Company pink membership

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in San Francisco is seeking a software engineer for our Airports team to build reliable, real-time systems that keep travelers moving smoothly.

You will collaborate across teams, own features end-to-end, participate in code reviews and on-call rotation, and help shape scalable solutions for airport operations. The role is hybrid, with in-office days and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2-5+ years of software engineering/production infrastructure industry experience.
  • Proficiency with Python and Go.
  • Experience with OO programming.
  • Familiarity with data structures or algorithms.
  • Ability to work in a low-ego, collaborative team.
  • Bonus: open-source or side projects.

Responsibilities

  • Drive high-impact projects and innovate new solutions to provide the best user experience.
  • Lead large features from idea to execution and launch.
  • Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
  • Join our on-call rotation to triage, debug and resolve issues across applications.
  • Explain trade-offs in decisions and balance priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Python
Go
Object-oriented programming
Data structures or algorithms
Collaboration
On-call rotation experience

Education

BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

Job description

At the company, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

The Airports team is part of a mission-critical endeavour that keeps travelers moving smoothly. As an engineer on our team, your role will be essential in making sure drivers and riders enjoy a dependable experience at airports. You'll work hand in hand with various teams across the company, fostering collaboration and driving innovation to tackle the unique challenges of the travel and airports industry. Your responsibilities will also involve managing real-time communication with airports, ensuring our technology integrates seamlessly into their operations. Your skills will be the driving force behind enhancing the airport journey for millions.

Responsibilities:
  • Drive high-impact projects and innovate new solutions to provide the best user experience.
  • Lead large features from idea to positive execution and launch
  • Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge
  • Participate in our teams on call rotation. Identify, triage, debug and resolve issues/bugs across our various applications and platforms
  • Have the ability to explain the various trade offs made in decisions
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
Experience:
  • BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent practical experience
  • 2-5+ years of software engineering/production infrastructure industry experience
  • Experience with Python, Go
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming
  • Experience working with data structures or algorithms
  • Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional team
  • Bonus points: experience pursuing side projects or open-source project
Benefits:
  • Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
  • Mental health benefits
  • Family building benefits
  • Child care and pet benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
  • In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
  • Subsidized commuter benefits
  • Monthly the company credits and complimentary the company Pink membership

the company is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

the company highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. the company considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks the company offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $128,000 - $160,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

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