Full Stack Web Developer

The Boring Company; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation technology firm based in Las Vegas seeks a Full Stack Engineer to enhance the Vegas Loop's operational tools. This role involves designing scalable applications and managing database schemas to ensure data handling efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Software Engineering or Computer Science, experience with front and back-end technologies like React and Node.js, and strong skills in relational databases. This position may require long hours and weekend work as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Experience in front and back-end web development.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable applications for the Vegas Loop.
• Manage relational database schemas and optimize queries.
• Create reporting tools for operational insights.
• Align tools with business needs and maintain system reliability.
• Provide troubleshooting support during operational hours.

Skills

Front end and back end web development

Relational databases

Communicative skills

Independent debugging

Quantitative reasoning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

React

Angular

Node.js

Go (Golang)

Python

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Job description

Full Stack Engineer - External Tools

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.

As part of the Software team in Las Vegas, you will focus on building and operating the Vegas Loop, an underground transport system spanning 78 miles and 108 stations, and used by over 3 million passengers to date. In this role you'll be directly responsible for the external facing tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable front-end and back-end applications to optimize operations and streamline processes for the Vegas Loop and The Boring Company's tunneling projects.
• Design and manage relational database schemas, ensuring efficient data handling, query optimization, and secure data storage.
• Create reporting tools and dashboards for real-time operational insights, focusing on scheduling and efficiency of the Vegas Loop.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to align tools with business needs, integrate industry best practices, and maintain system reliability in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide troubleshooting support during Vegas Loop operational hours.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience in front end and back end web development (React, Angular, or Vanilla JavaScript front end languages, and Node.js, Go (Golang), or Python back-end languages).
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.), including experience with database schema design, query optimization, and data management best practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively across teams, and stay current with industry trends.
• A portfolio of deployed web applications.
• Strong independent debugging and quantitative reasoning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS
• Background in cybersecurity and secure coding practices.
• Experience with iOS development.

Additional Requirements

Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary.