Senior Backend Engineer, Real‑Time Navigation & Maps

ALSO.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

One Medical membership

Fertility and family building benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) match

Job summary

ALSO. in Palo Alto, California is looking for a talented backend engineer to lead the development of their innovative navigation system for electric vehicles. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a groundbreaking project without legacy constraints. The ideal candidate has solid experience with Golang, AWS, and real-time system design. The salary ranges from $165,000 to $210,000 per year, complemented by robust health benefits and a flexible time off policy.

Qualifications

• Strong backend engineering experience in a production-grade environment.
• Proven ability to architect and ship complex systems in a startup or 0→1 product environment.
• Deep understanding of real-time or near real-time system design.

Responsibilities

• Own the implementation of our flagship navigation experience.
• Integrate with external mapping/navigation APIs.
• Collaborate with firmware, mobile, and product teams.

Skills

Backend engineering experience

Golang

AWS

Real-time system design

Mapping and navigation platforms

Communication skills

System design mindset

Job description

ALSO. in Palo Alto, California is looking for a talented backend engineer to lead the development of their innovative navigation system for electric vehicles. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a groundbreaking project without legacy constraints. The ideal candidate has solid experience with Golang, AWS, and real-time system design. The salary ranges from $165,000 to $210,000 per year, complemented by robust health benefits and a flexible time off policy.