Backend Software Engineer, Factory Ops (Austin)

Frontdoor Defense; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Base is building a vertically integrated, software-enabled battery manufacturing company for the electric era. We are hiring a Backend Software Engineer to power our Austin factory with reliable services and intuitive tools.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to design and operate critical backend systems that enable material movement and production insights. This role emphasizes ownership and practical problem solving.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience building backend services with a focus on reliability.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and APIs.
• Ability to work with non-software teams and translate needs into software.
• Ownership mindset and accountability for outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Set the pace: Move quickly, make decisions with imperfect information, and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Own critical tools: Design, build, and operate core services that power our Austin factory.
• Operate across the stack: Use cutting edge AI tools to rapidly iterate on production tools.
• Work across domains: Partner with supply chain, inventory, manufacturing and battery deployments teams.

Skills

Backend development

Distributed systems

APIs

Team collaboration

Production tooling

Job description

Base is building a vertically integrated, software-enabled battery manufacturing company for the electric era. We are hiring a Backend Software Engineer to power our Austin factory with reliable services and intuitive tools.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to design and operate critical backend systems that enable material movement and production insights. This role emphasizes ownership and practical problem solving.