Senior Backend Software Engineer, LiveOps

brinc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

Maternity/Paternity leave

Flexible time off

Flexible work environment

Orca pass

Snacks and espresso

Job summary

BRINC is seeking a Backend Engineer to own the live-ops real-time backend that keeps our drone networks connected and safe. You will focus on low-latency telemetry, streaming, and robust uptime in high-stakes environments.

You will operate at the intersection of backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and hardware-in-the-loop systems to ensure a solid, secure, and performant live operations platform in a fast-paced startup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years shipping high-quality code and building robust infrastructure.
• Experience building backend platforms from infrastructure to API layer.
• Experience with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and cloud DevOps.
• Familiarity with serverless architecture and scaling tradeoffs.
• Experience designing secure, scalable cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Own the scalable backend platform for real-time services.
• Ensure security, reliability, and performance of the platform.
• Build platform infrastructure and tooling.
• Rapidly prototype new project ideas for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional hardware and autonomy teams on live data streams.

Skills

Backend platform

Real-time data

Cloud DevOps

Security & encryption

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

AWS

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About BRINC:

At BRINC, we are building the technology that will define the future of emergency response. As a vertically integrated U.S. drone technology company, BRINC designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous drone stations, command-and-control software, and advanced autonomy for public safety. Today, BRINC deploys Drone as First Responder (DFR) networks that dispatch drones directly to 911 calls, providing real-time aerial intelligence before ground units arrive and helping first responders make faster, safer decisions. BRINC serves more than 1,000 public safety customers across all 50 states, is the sole drone supplier to Motorola Solutions, and has raised more than $280 million from leading strategic and technology investors, including Motorola Solutions, Index Ventures, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, and others. BRINC is recruiting exceptional engineers to build the next generation of autonomous emergency-response technology, including flight-critical firmware and advanced pilot-assistance capabilities.

About this Role:

As a Backend Engineer working on LiveOps at BRINC, you will build and manage the real-time backend infrastructure that keeps our public safety drones connected, streaming, and fully operational in high-stakes environments. You will own the live operational stack, focusing on low-latency telemetry, video distribution, remote control links, and system uptime when seconds matter most.

You’ll work at the intersection of backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and hardware-in-the-loop systems to ensure that when a drone deploys on a mission, the live operations platform is solid, secure, and performant. This is an exciting opportunity to make major impacts in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the scalable backend platform that supports our worldwide real‑time services

• Ensure our platform is secure, reliable, and performant

• Build our platform infrastructure and tooling

• Rapidly prototype new project ideas for customers and internal stakeholders

• Work with cross‑functional hardware and autonomy teams to solve challenges like streaming and displaying live drone data for non‑technical users in a variety of formats

Qualifications:

• Degree in computer science or a related field and 5+ years of experience shipping high‑quality code and building robust infrastructure

• Experience building backend platforms, from the infrastructure up to the API layer (bonus if you’ve built real‑time data platforms, scalable microservice architectures, and are experienced in dealing with security and encryption requirements)

• Experience with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc) and are comfortable switching between software engineering and Cloud DevOps

• Familiarity with serverless architecture, and understand the tradeoffs between performance and cost when running servers at scale

• Demonstrated experience with cloud architectures focused on scale, performance and security

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with real‑time systems or embedded software development

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practice

BRINC Culture Values:

• Try the hard stuff

• Be innovative - Invent the future

• Move fast

• Listen to end‑users

• Strive for excellence

• Don’t build a dystopia

• Be frugal

• Save lives through technology

BRINC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is resolute in cultivating an environment that promotes safety, diversity, inclusion and equity. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering every employee so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need, please let our recruiting team know - we strive to provide appropriate accommodation and assistance.

Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families

• 401K plan

• Maternity and paternity leave

• Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non‑Exempt)

• Flexible work environment

• Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)

• Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)