Staff Backend Engineer

Arlo Technologies, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlo Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Staff Back-End Developer in Milpitas, CA (Hybrid) to develop and maintain backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in secure, high-performance web applications, strong Java skills, and familiarity with AWS cloud services.

The position offers a competitive salary range of USD$155,000-225,000 per year along with bonuses and additional benefits. Join us in driving innovative technology solutions at Arlo.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience developing secure, high-performance web applications.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and system design.
• Hands-on experience with Java and AWS cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable code and associated automated tests.
• Build prototypes and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Backend development

Java

AWS cloud services

Git

Distributed systems

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

DynamoDB

Job description

Staff Back-End Developer – Milpitas, CA (Hybrid)

The digital landscape continues to evolve rapidly, and Arlo remains at the forefront through innovative design and scalable technology solutions. We are seeking a skilled Staff Back-End Developer to join our engineering team and help build mission-critical platforms that power our products and services. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, an analytical mindset, and a natural curiosity for solving complex problems. This individual should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in designing, developing, and optimizing secure, scalable backend systems. This role will have a direct impact on product performance, business success, and customer experience.

Key Objectives

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, project managers, QA teams, and engineers to deliver against the long-term technology roadmap.
• Develop and maintain unit, component, and integration tests.
• Produce high-quality, scalable code that elevates team performance and development velocity.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable code and associated automated tests.
• Build prototypes, troubleshoot issues, and analyze system bottlenecks.
• Design robust RESTful APIs to support mobile and web clients.
• Manage and optimize scalable distributed systems in cloud environments.
• Improve application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Ensure security best practices implemented across backend systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and system design.
• 8+ years’ experience developing secure, high-performance web applications.
• Hands‑on experience with Java.
• Experience working with AWS cloud services.
• Experience with Git and modern version control practices.
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud-native technologies.
• Growth mindset with the ability to challenge assumptions and propose innovative solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing RESTful APIs for mobile applications.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments.
• Experience with DynamoDB or other NoSQL databases.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is USD$155,000-225,000 per year, with additional elements such as bonus, equity, and benefits. The total compensation package may also include other items; details will be provided upon offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arlo is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusion and are committed to an inclusive, harassment‑free workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on all legally protected statuses. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, those who are pregnant or have a related medical condition, or who have sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.