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Back End Engineer

New York, New York

Onsite

Direct Hire

$160k - $210k

Backend Software Engineer
Location: Flatiron, NYC (Flexible on-site with occasional remote)
Salary: $150k - $210k
Equity: 0.1% - 1%
Experience: 5+ years in backend development

About Us
We’re creating cutting-edge developer tools for robotics powered by generative AI, aiming to transform workflows in robotics, aerospace, and autonomous vehicles. Backed by $1.7M in pre-seed funding, we’re a small, driven team advancing innovation.

The Role
Join as the first backend engineer to lead the design and development of scalable backend infrastructure, including work on compliance-sensitive environments like AWS GovCloud or on-prem deployments. Collaborate closely with leadership to build infrastructure meeting high security and performance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop robust backend systems.
  • Scale or migrate existing serverless infrastructure.
  • Work across all product development stages.
  • Help shape the engineering culture and team.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
  • Proficient in C++, Python, or Rust.
  • 5+ years of experience in backend engineering.
  • Skilled in scalable infrastructure, compliance-sensitive deployments, and cloud environments.
  • Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
  • Background in startups or high-tech companies preferred.

Perks

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible WFH policy
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Commuter, fitness, and lunch benefits

Interview Process

  1. Introductory call.
  2. In-person interview with architecture and performance discussions (no coding).

Backend Software Engineer
Location: Flatiron, NYC (Flexible on-site with occasional remote)
Salary: $150k - $210k
Equity: 0.1% - 1%
Experience: 5+ years in backend development

About Us
We’re creating cutting-edge developer tools for robotics powered by generative AI, aiming to transform workflows in robotics, aerospace, and autonomous vehicles. Backed by $1.7M in pre-seed funding, we’re a small, driven team advancing innovation.

The Role
Join as the first backend engineer to lead the design and development of scalable backend infrastructure, including work on compliance-sensitive environments like AWS GovCloud or on-prem deployments. Collaborate closely with leadership to build infrastructure meeting high security and performance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop robust backend systems.
  • Scale or migrate existing serverless infrastructure.
  • Work across all product development stages.
  • Help shape the engineering culture and team.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
  • Proficient in C++, Python, or Rust.
  • 5+ years of experience in backend engineering.
  • Skilled in scalable infrastructure, compliance-sensitive deployments, and cloud environments.
  • Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
  • Background in startups or high-tech companies preferred.

Perks

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible WFH policy
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Commuter, fitness, and lunch benefits

Interview Process

  1. Introductory call.
  2. In-person interview with architecture and performance discussions (no coding).

Posted by: Henry Mills

Specialization: Cloud Engineer