Software Development Engineer

Mesa Labs; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for benefits starting day 1

Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

Company paid short & long-term disable

Company paid life insurance and AD&D

Flexible Time Off

Paid sick leave 48 hours/year

Caregiver leave (4 weeks after 1 year)

401(k) with 4% match from Day 1

Wellness/Financial assistance via CIG/

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Mesa Labs, Inc. is seeking a Software Development Engineer in the United States to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality code and RESTful APIs, with a focus on time-series data using PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB. You should have 2+ years of software development experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years in software development, working with modern software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems, following best practices in coding, design patterns, and software architecture.
• Collaborate with engineers and product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs, backend services, and distributed applications.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB schemas, queries, indexes, and data models.
• Develop software capable of processing real-time and time-series data with scalability and performance.
• Ensure high-quality coding through code reviews and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Integrate software with various systems and services and leverage AI-assisted tools responsibly.

Skills

Software engineering

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

TimescaleDB

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker

Kubernetes

Git / CI/CD

AI-assisted tools

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

TimescaleDB

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins / GitLab CI

Claude / Copilot / ChatGPT

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labswe’repassionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, includingpotentialbonusopportunities, equity awards, commission,and a comprehensive benefits packagebased on theposition.

• Annual bonus opportunity of 10% based on company performance

Outstanding Benefits and Perks

We are proud to offer a variety ofbenefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:

• Eligible forbenefitsthe first day of the month after you start
• Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insuranceoptions, Healthsavings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
• Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
• Company paid life insurance and AD&DD
• FlexibleTime OffPolicy
• Paid sick leave of48 hourspercalendar year
• Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leaveafter 1 year of service orin accordance withstate leave laws
• 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
• Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
• Nine (9) paid company holidays per year
  

Our Calibration Solutions portfolio uses the principles of advanced metrology to enable customers to measure and calibrate critical parameters in applications such as Environmental and Process Monitoring, Dialysis, Gas Flow, Air Quality, and Torque Testing.

Job Summary

The Software Development Engineer (SDE) responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications and systems that drive the business forward. Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality code, scalability, and performance.

Duties/Responsibilities

Software Design & Development

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems, following best practices in coding, design patterns, and software architecture.
• Collaborate with other engineers and product teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs, backend services, and distributed applications.
• Design and implement software features, modules, and APIs to meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB database schemas, SQL queries, indexes, and data models.
• Develop software capable of processing real-time and time-series data while ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define software specifications and features.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers while maintaining high‑quality coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with various systems and services.
• Leverage AI‑assisted development tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar large language model (LLM) tools to improve productivity while ensuring all generated code is reviewed, tested, and meets engineering quality standards.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Write unit tests, integration tests, and end‑to‑end tests to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications.
• Participate in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects and performance issues.
• Ensure that software is scalable, secure, and optimized for performance.
• Develop automated API and integration tests and participate in continuous integration testing.

Software Optimization & Maintenance

• Continuously improve software performance, efficiency, and user experience.
• Monitor production systems, diagnose issues, and implement necessary fixes and improvements.
• Perform regular code refactoring and software upgrades as needed.
• Optimize database performance, application responsiveness, and cloud resource utilization.

Documentation

• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for both developers and end‑users.
• Document software design, code changes, and testing procedures to ensure knowledge transfer within the team.
• Create and maintain API documentation, architecture documentation, and technical implementation guides.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in software development, tools, and technologies.
• Propose new techniques, tools, and best practices to improve software development processes and productivity.
• Evaluate emerging AI development tools, frameworks, and automation technologies to improve engineering efficiency and software quality.

Agile Development

• Participate in agile development cycles, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Work within defined timelines and milestones, managing tasks and priorities effectively.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years in software development, working with modern software engineering practices.

Knowledge & Skillsets Required

• Proficiency in software engineering principles including algorithms, data structures, object‑oriented design, and design patterns.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL development, database design, and query optimization.
• Experience with TimescaleDB or other time‑series databases is preferred.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience using AI‑assisted software development tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar LLM‑based coding assistants.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Please note that Mesa Labs conducts criminal background checks upon offer acceptance.

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