Senior Software Engineer - Based in Israel

BlueSnap, Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in connectivity solutions seeks a skilled backend developer to join their R&D team. In this role, you will design and enhance cloud systems and backend services using Python, AWS, and Kubernetes. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in software development and a passion for innovation in a collaborative, startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with strong Python proficiency.
• Experience in maintaining backend systems in production.
• Strong understanding of Linux networking and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust backend services using Python.
• Develop and improve cloud-based systems and SaaS platforms.
• Take ownership of features from planning to deployment.

Skills

Python

AWS

Linux networking

Distributed systems

Cloud systems

SaaS platforms

Communication protocols

AI tools

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Elsight is pioneering the future of connectivity. Our product, Halo, delivers secure, real-time communication for drones and autonomous systems through a unique combination of hardware, software, and cloud technology. With proven global traction, we build tech that truly makes a difference.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our growing R&D team, you will:

• Design and build robust, high-performance backend services using Python
• Develop, scale, and continuously improve cloud-based systems and SaaS platforms
• Work with AWS, MongoDB, and Kubernetes
• Take full ownership of features—from planning through architecture, implementation, and deployment as feature owner
• Collaborate with your teammates to brainstorm, build, and deliver impactful features
• Bring ideas, challenge the status quo, and actively shape how we build and improve our systems

Requirements

Who Are We Looking For

You thrive in a startup environment—balancing quality with timely delivery while working smart, collaboratively, and with purpose. You're independent but team-oriented, a clear communicator who simplifies complexity, driven by curiosity, and passionate about building great things together.

Ideally, you bring:

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with strong proficiency in Python
• Proven experience building and maintaining backend systems in production
• Strong understanding of Linux networking, communication protocols, and distributed systems
• Experience with automating cloud infrastructure (AWS) and Kubernetes
• Experience developing cloud systems and SaaS platforms
• Bonus: background in real-time systems, IoT, Mobile networks, and embedded development
• Big bonus: you know how to leverage AI tools to expand your capabilities and boost your day-to-day creativity, innovation and productivity