Software Engineer, Edge
Develop and maintain backend features for a cross-platform telemetry data collection agent serving hundreds of thousands of edge nodes. The role requires strong operating systems knowledge, TypeScript and Node.js experience, cloud and container expertise, and participation in on-call support.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and optimize software for data collection agents running across Windows, Linux, and Mac environments.
- Collaborate with UX designers, Product Managers, and engineers to translate requirements into intuitive, high-performance user experiences.
- Own the development lifecycle from design and implementation through testing and maintenance.
- Develop automated tests and comprehensive test plans.
- Maintain and support SaaS products, including participation in 24/7 on-call rotations and off-hours coverage.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a similar field.
- Strong understanding of operating system fundamentals, including memory management, CPU architecture and scheduling, filesystems, process lifecycles, and networking.
- Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
- Experience using AI tools to accelerate feature delivery while maintaining quality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Experience with assertion frameworks and automated regression testing tools such as Mocha.
- Experience with data-intensive applications and/or data stream processing.
- Experience working remotely across time zones.
- Strong ownership and commitment to quality and performance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $145,000-$190,000 USD, depending on geographic location, knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Corporate Bonus Program eligibility.
- Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Fertility treatment benefit.
- 401(k) and equity.
Skills
TypeScript, Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, Mocha, Operating Systems, Networking, Data Streams, Automated Testing
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