Senior Backend Routing Engineer - AI Logistics & Maps

The Arena; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arena is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to own the ground routing layer of their platform, focusing on multi-modal routing and end-to-end ownership. You will develop time-dependent costing and richer transport options, working closely with the platform team to translate logistics needs into reliable routing behavior.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of software engineering experience, hands-on routing engine expertise (Valhalla/OSRM/Graphhopper), and strong proficiency in C++ or Rust

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with routing engines, not just API consumption.
• Strong C++ or Rust, with Go familiarity.
• Experience with routing engines such as Valhalla, OSRM, or Graphhopper.
• Comfort being the sole owner of a technical layer.

Responsibilities

• Own the ground routing and multi-modal transport layer end-to-end.
• Build new routing functionality, including time dependent costing and richer options.
• Collaborate with the platform team to translate real logistics needs into reliable routing behavior.
• Take full ownership of design, implementation, and reliability.

Skills

Routing engines

C++ or Rust

Go familiarity

Ownership of tech layer

Tools

Valhalla

OSRM

Graphhopper

Job description

The Arena is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to own the ground routing layer of their platform, focusing on multi-modal routing and end-to-end ownership. You will develop time-dependent costing and richer transport options, working closely with the platform team to translate logistics needs into reliable routing behavior.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of software engineering experience, hands-on routing engine expertise (Valhalla/OSRM/Graphhopper), and strong proficiency in C++ or Rust