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Applied IntuitionApplied IntuitionSunnyvale, CA

Software Engineer - Backend

Builds scalable backend services, APIs, and data pipelines for remote assistance platform enabling real-time communication with autonomous vehicles. Requires 3+ years experience with Go/Python, AWS, Kubernetes, and distributed systems.

153k – 222k
On-site3+ YOEBackend Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy scalable, low-latency backend services for remote assist session management and real-time data streaming.
  • Architect and implement the cloud infrastructure for remote assistance including technologies like protobuf, gRPC across multiple AWS regions.
  • Design and implement the service data persistence layer using NoSQL databases like Redis.
  • Implement data pipelines to ingest, process, and store real-time data from autonomous vehicles.
  • Collaborate closely with onboard software teams and front-end engineers to ensure seamless end-to-end data flow.
  • Ensure the security, reliability, and resilience of the backend platform, including handling network disruptions and failover.
  • Optimize data serialization and transmission to minimize latency and bandwidth usage on the server side.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in web services software development and cloud infrastructure.
  • Strong proficiency in a backend programming language such as Go and Python.
  • Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and building scalable backend applications.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or OCI) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis).

Nice to Have

  • Experience leading projects end to end.
  • Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment.

Compensation

  • Base salary range: $153,000 - $222,000 USD annually.
  • Equity, comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with employer match, learning/wellness stipends, paid time off.

Skills

GoPythongRPCProtobufAWSRedisDockerKubernetesDistributed SystemsMicroservices

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