Senior Software Engineer (Erlang / Python) - Relocation Assistance

MissionHires; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Redwood City is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to high-performance, distributed software systems. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to tackle challenges in warehouse automation and robotics. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of development experience, preferably with Erlang, and a strong understanding of microservices and database systems. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including medical and dental insurance, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Hands-on experience in Erlang preferred.
• Solid knowledge of RDBMS/SQL and production databases.
• Experience with microservices architecture and REST-based APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core modules in Erlang.
• Lead development of product features and solve system-level challenges.
• Collaborate with architects on low-level design.
• Refactor algorithms and services for performance improvements.
• Review code and provide mentorship within the team.

Skills

Erlang

Problem-solving skills

Microservices architecture

RDBMS/SQL

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Why This Role Matters

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and optimization of high-performance, distributed software systems that power our next-generation robotic and automation platforms. We are specifically looking for engineers with hands-on Erlang experience, who can help us build robust, fault-tolerant systems at scale.

You will work in close collaboration with product managers, system architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to build solutions that are critical to warehouse automation, robotics orchestration, and real-time decision-making systems.

• Design and implement core modules in Erlang to build scalable, distributed systems.
• Lead development of critical product features and solve complex system-level challenges.
• Collaborate with architects to define low-level design and contribute to the technical roadmap.
• Refactor and optimize existing algorithms and services for improved performance and reliability.
• Review code, provide technical mentorship, and promote best coding practices within the team.
• Use simulations and testing to validate system behavior and performance at scale.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 3+ years of professional software development experience with strong problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience in Erlang preferred and a strong understanding of its concurrency model (processes, message passing, supervision trees).
• or heavy experience with any of the following programming languages: Erlang, Elixir, Gleam, Pony, Akka (Scala), Haskell
• Exposure to building and maintaining distributed, high-availability systems.
• Experience with microservices architecture and REST-based APIs.
• Solid knowledge of RDBMS/SQL and experience working with databases in production environments.
• Understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and system design patterns.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git or similar).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from a reputed institute.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, concise communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Work within a distributed systems environment — candidates must have prior experience in distributed or high-throughput operational systems (e.g., warehousing, e-commerce, distribution hubs, Amazon‑style fulfillment environments).

Nice to Have

• Background in real-time systems, telecom‑grade architectures, or robotic platforms.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• Time off benefits such as paid time off and maternity/paternity leave.
• They also offer work‑life balance support through flexible hours and hybrid work options, alongside professional growth opportunities in the form of training programs and job training.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Technology, Information and Internet and Computer Games

Benefits

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave

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