Software Engineer II

CalAmp; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 80,443 - 137,902; Full time

Job summary

CalAmp is looking for a Software Engineer II in Carlsbad, CA, to build scalable, cloud-native services for connected devices. This role requires designing and developing data platforms that deliver insights using technologies like AWS, Kafka, and Kubernetes.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, strong Java skills, and a solid understanding of microservices. You will be integral in architecture decisions and working within cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Java and object-oriented programming.
• Experience in AWS and building microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backend systems.
• Translate product requirements into scalable designs.
• Ensure application performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Java

Object-oriented programming

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

System design

Production monitoring

Clean code

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Kafka

Redis

Kubernetes

Docker

PostgreSQL

Job description

Overview

We are CalAmp, a connected intelligence company that gives people the ability to track, monitor and recover their vital assets with real-time visibility and insights.

We are seeking a Software Engineer II based in Carlsbad, CA to build real-time data platforms powering millions of connected devices. In this role, you will design and develop scalable, cloud-native services that process high-volume IoT data and deliver actionable insights. You will work on distributed systems using technologies like AWS, Kafka and Kubernetes to solve challenges related to performance, reliability, and scale. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems and contribute to architecture decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Location & Work Authorization Requirements

• This role is based in Carlsbad, CA
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backend systems supporting CalAmp Telematics Cloud (CTC). Build and scale microservices using modern cloud technologies.
• Translate product requirements into scalable system designs and production-ready applications.
• Create technical designs and contribute to system architecture decisions.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable and scalable software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production systems.
• Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and develop solutions to these problems.
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure system reliability.
• Identify and implement application monitoring and metrics.
• Evaluate and implement technologies that improve scalability and performance.
• Participate in sprint planning and feature delivery.
• Own features end-to-end in production environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and DevOps teams.

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience building and operating production systems.
• Strong experience with Java and object-oriented programming.
• Experience building backend services using frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Experience building microservices or distributed systems.
• Experience working with a cloud platform (AWS preferred).
• Experience designing scalable and reliable systems.
• Experience working in production environments (monitoring, debugging, performance optimization).
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, secure code.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kafka, Redis, or event-driven architectures.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or relational databases.
• Exposure to IoT or real-time data systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
• Experience in AI/ML, Agentic AI, AWS SageMaker or equivalent.
• Experience with TypeScript/node.js and AWS Lambda.
• Master’s in Computer Science or equivalent.

Tech Stack

• Java
• Spring Boot/Quarkus
• AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda)
• Kafka, Redis
• Kubernetes, Docker
• PostgreSQL/DocumentDB

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply if you bring relevant experience. If you are interested in building scalable backend systems and solving complex engineering challenges, we’d love to connect!

Salary

Market Minimum: USD $80,443.00/Yr.

Market Maximum: USD $137,902.00/Yr.