Software Engineer

Dirac, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Commuter Benefits (NYC)

Job summary

Dirac, Inc. is hiring for an on-site NYC-scale software role focused on Model-Based Manufacturing. The candidate will design and ship production-ready web applications across the full stack, with strong backend experience in Python/Node/Go/C++.

The role emphasizes API design, cloud deployment in AWS, and robust data architecture for fast, scalable manufacturing planning. The position offers a competitive salary ($150k-$200k) plus equity, with generous benefits and a high-trust, autonomous

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building and shipping production-grade web applications.
• Backend development in Python, Node.js, Go, or C++.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and/or gRPC with Protocol Buffers.
• Knowledge of modern software architecture and API design.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
• Experience deploying apps in AWS.
• Knowledge of testing, observability, and performance optimization.

Skills

Full-stack web development

Backend development

API design

Databases

Distributed systems

AWS

Testing/observability

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

DynamoDB

Redis

Kafka

Celery

AWS SQS

Job description

American manufacturing is broken and burdened by inefficiency, bureaucracy, and outdated processes. At Dirac, we are pioneering Model-Based Manufacturing, where context-aware production planning informs design in real-time—eliminating the disconnect between engineering and manufacturing. Our platform automates what can be automated and captures tribal knowledge where automation falls short, creating a seamless system for building at scale. We're building the tools modern manufacturers need to move faster and build better, the pillars of a more abundant future. We are a mission-driven company of world-class engineers and operators with a culture of high trust, high agency, and high autonomy.

Technical Requirements

• 4+ years of experience building and shipping production-grade web applications across the full stack.
• Strong backend development experience using Python, Node.js, Go, or C++.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and/or gRPC services using Protocol Buffers.
• Deep understanding of modern software architecture, including component-based frontend design, backend service architecture, and API design.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, or other relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, asynchronous processing, and event-driven architectures using technologies such as Kafka, Celery, AWS SQS, or similar.
• Experience deploying and operating applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred).
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, testing, code reviews, observability, and performance optimization.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Three.js or other web-based 3D visualization frameworks.
• Experience with Next.js or other SSR/SSG frameworks.
• Knowledge of WebAssembly or Rust for performance-critical applications.
• Experience designing authentication, authorization, and role-based access control systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing software, CAD visualization, PLM/MES/ERP integrations, or other industrial software.
• Experience building highly interactive, real-time collaborative web applications.
• Startup experience shipping products in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Competitive Base Salary + Stock Options
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy flexible, high-trust PTO and sick leave.
• Stock Options: Participate in our success with a generous stock option plan.
• Commuter Benefits (NYC): Save on transportation costs with our commuter benefits program.

Salary Range:

$150,000 - $200,000 + Equity

Location:

This role will be full-time, onsite in our NYC office (Empire State Building)

Employment is restricted to U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dirac is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Dirac is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.