Backend Software Engineer – Autonomy

Picklerobot; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Health, dental, & vision insurance

401K contributions of 5%

Job summary

Picklerobot is seeking a Backend Software Engineer for their autonomy team in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This role focuses on building scalable backend systems that support robotics workflows and task planning. You'll work closely with engineers to design and integrate systems that directly influence autonomous robots in production.

The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Python and C++, along with experience in distributed systems. The position offers exceptional benefits including health insurance, unlimited vacation, and a 401K contribution.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in backend or distributed systems engineering.
• Strong programming experience in Python.
• Solid experience with C++ or another strongly typed language.

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services supporting task planning and autonomy.
• Develop scalable, reliable, and performant systems using Python.
• Collaborate closely with robotics engineers.

Skills

Backend or distributed systems engineering

Python programming

Solid experience with C++ or other strongly typed languages

Software architecture knowledge

Experience with event-driven systems

Job description

Pickle is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join our autonomy team, focused on building scalable systems that support task planning and robotic workflows. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and robotics infrastructure. You'll work closely with robotics engineers to design and build backend services that power real-world robotic systems on the warehouse floor. We’re looking for a strong software engineer who cares deeply about code quality, system design, and performance – someone who can bring solid backend engineering practices into a robotics environment and isn’t afraid to get close to the hardware. At Pickle, your code directly impacts how autonomous robots operate in production warehouses. You’ll own meaningful pieces of the stack, collaborate across a tight‑knit engineering team, and see the results of your work in the real world.

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services supporting task planning and autonomy
• Develop scalable, reliable, and performant systems using Python (and C++ where needed)
• Contribute to system architecture and service design within the team
• Build and maintain event‑driven systems and messaging‑based architectures
• Collaborate closely with robotics engineers to integrate backend systems with real‑world workflows
• Improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability across services
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to elevate engineering standards

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in backend or distributed systems engineering
• Strong programming experience in Python
• Solid experience with C++ or another strongly typed language (e.g., Rust, Go, Java)
• Strong understanding of software architecture, concurrency, and distributed system design
• Experience building or supporting event‑driven systems, messaging frameworks, or service‑oriented architectures
• Experience developing systems that interface with hardware, robotics, or real‑world operational environments is a plus

Nice to have

• Experience working across multiple programming languages
• Familiarity with distributed systems or microservices architectures
• Exposure to robotics, autonomy, or hardware‑integrated systems
• Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ROS, or similar)

Pay & Benefits

At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which they are hired, along with factors such as experience and location.

Pickle provides best‑in‑class benefits, including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.