Senior Software Engineer

Hologram; United States; Remote; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IoT connectivity company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to tackle complex challenges in building systems that process billions of records. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, databases, and API creation, driving impactful solutions for connected devices worldwide. Join a collaborative remote-first team dedicated to creating a more connected future.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Unlimited PTO with mandatory 2 weeks

Monthly mental health days

Remote work support of $1,000

Equity in the company

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years building, testing, and deploying production software.
• Deep experience in backend systems and data processing.
• Portfolio of work showcasing your skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from conception to launch.
• Collaborate with product and design teams.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and mentor teammates.

Skills

Backend-focused capabilities

Database optimization

Experience with Kafka

High-scale system knowledge

API development

Education

5-8 years of production software experience

Tools

AWS

Kafka

Job description

Overview

Hologram is building the future of IoT connectivity, delivering internet access to millions of connected devices worldwide. We process over 5 billion transactions per month across our global infrastructure. This is the invisible backbone powering fleet tracking, smart city infrastructure, and more. We tackle challenges of scale, reliability, and performance that few companies face.

Engineering at Hologram

Technical challenges that define careers. Our full-stack engineers solve problems most never encounter: building event streaming systems that handle millions of messages daily, optimizing databases processing terabytes of device data, and creating APIs that maintain sub-millisecond latency at global scale.

Technical ownership with global impact. We're async-first because systems at this scale require deep architectural thinking. When you optimize a database query or redesign an event streaming topology, you're potentially affecting autonomous vehicles, industrial sensors, and smart city infrastructure worldwide.

What Makes a Hologrammer?

We look for engineers with insatiable curiosity and an uncompromising commitment to excellence. You're the type who digs deeper when things break, asks "why" before "how," and isn't satisfied until the solution is bulletproof.

You'll love working here if you:

Crave genuine technical challenges: You want to solve problems most engineers never face: processing billions of records, ensuring 99.99% uptime, building systems that scale globally.

Value tenacious ownership over tasks: You don’t just complete tasks, you immerse yourself in the “why,” define the “what,” architect the “how,” and follow through to meaningful results.

Relentlessly pursue growth: Technology evolves rapidly, and so do we. You embrace new challenges, learn quickly, and help others grow alongside you.

Think like a product engineer: You write code with customer impact in mind, aligning technical decisions with product direction and business context.

Strive for collaborative excellence: You multiply impact through mentoring, cross-functional partnership, and inclusive problem-solving. Great software comes from great teams.

Senior Software Engineer

We're seeking two skilled full-stack engineers to tackle complex technical challenges powering the future of IoT connectivity. You'll work with our collaborative team where your technical decisions directly impact how millions of connected devices communicate worldwide.

What You'll Build

• Data Pipeline Architecture: Design and optimize systems processing billions of usage records monthly
• Real-time Processing: Build robust backend services using Kafka for high-throughput, low-latency data streams
• Customer Dashboard Features: Develop interfaces presenting detailed status and analytics for thousands of customer SIM cards
• API Development: Create and maintain APIs powering both internal systems and customer integrations
• Full-Stack Solutions: Implement features spanning database optimization to user interface enhancements

How You'll Make an Impact

Own end-to-end delivery: Lead assigned projects from conception to launch, understanding both the technical "how" and business "why" behind every feature.

Shape product direction: Collaborate directly with product and design teams, using your technical expertise to guide priorities and requirements.

Drive technical excellence: Contribute to architectural decisions that balance existing patterns with innovative solutions for scale while mentoring teammates and elevating overall code quality.

What We're Looking For

Technical Excellence

• 5-8+ years building, testing, and deploying production software
• Backend-focused with full-stack capabilities—deep experience in backend systems and data processing
• Portfolio of work you can showcase and discuss
• Proven experience with high-scale systems: databases, cloud infrastructure (AWS), API development, software architecture

Bonus Points

• Kafka or similar event streaming platforms
• Carrier integration or IoT connectivity experience
• Database optimization and performance tuning

Target Salary Range: $185,000 - $235,000

How we work at Hologram

Hologram is a fun, upbeat, and remote-first team united by our mission to build a more connected future. We trust you to do what’s best for our product, customers, and team members and empower you to make the right calls without heavy bureaucracy.

Benefits and Perks

Competitive compensation: All employees receive equity with transparent salary and equity formulas across the team

Health & time off: Flexible health coverage (up to 100% employee, 95% dependents), unlimited PTO with 2 weeks mandatory, monthly mental health days, and 14 weeks paid parental leave

Remote work support: $1,000 hiring bonus plus $200 monthly budget for home office, books, courses, or coworking

Financial security: Life and disability insurance fully covered, 401(k) plan, and Professional Development Fund after one year

We pride ourselves on celebrating everyone — Hologram is an equal opportunity employer actively working on creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where underrepresented groups can thrive.

What to expect in the interview process

• Panel Technical Presentation Interview (45 min)
• Panel Hiring Manager Interview (45 min)
• Take-Home Skill Test (5-7 days)
• Technical Interview (45 min)
• Executive Interview (30 min)

Ready to apply?

If you share our values and our passion for connecting the world, we’d love to review your application! For any needed accommodations during the hiring process, please email [e-mail].

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, please still consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the role’s requirements.