Sr Software Engineer (Backend)

HRB; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Backend Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of developing scalable, distributed systems for a fleet of robots. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a mission-driven environment focused on affordable and environmentally friendly deliveries. You'll collaborate with a talented team to tackle challenges in building robust infrastructure and near real-time applications, all while contributing to a future where robotics enhances quality of life. If you're passionate about software development and making a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven software development skills, especially in Go.
• Experience with distributed systems and understanding of reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems for robotic deliveries.
• Collaborate with the platform team to enhance system performance.

Skills

Go

JavaScript

Python

Distributed Systems

Networking and Protocols

Job description

Our clients' contribution to society includes reducing congestion and pollution, providing zero-emissions deliveries, increasing the quality of life for residents, empowering seniors and disabled people, and enabling affordable delivery for local businesses.

Team

Our clients' Platform team is at the forefront of engineering time-sensitive, distributed systems and infrastructure that are the heartbeat of our platform. They are tackling the challenge of building the backend that drives a rapidly expanding fleet of robots. This includes scalable, near real-time applications, robust infrastructure on the public cloud, containerized microservices, ultra-low latency network communication, live telemetry, streaming video, optimal routing algorithms, and connecting with autonomous Linux-powered devices navigating city sidewalks. This is the future of robotics in action.

Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will join the platform team and play an essential part in our mission to provide the world with affordable and environmentally friendly deliveries.

What we hope you’ll bring to the table:

• Excellent software development skills. The preferred languages are Go, but experience with Javascript and Python is also valuable.
• Experience working with distributed systems, with an understanding of reliability, scalability, and consistency tradeoffs.
• Knowledge of networking and protocols is a plus.