Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Wherobots builds the first fully-managed, highly scalable geospatial cloud database and analytics platform: Wherobots Cloud.
$150,000 - $275,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience

Description For Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Wherobots, founded by the original creators of Apache Sedona, is building the first fully-managed, highly scalable geospatial cloud database and analytics platform: Wherobots Cloud. They are seeking passionate and experienced backend software engineers to join their dynamic team in building the geospatial cloud database of the future, its cloud platform, and control plane.

As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer in the Backend team, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend services and infrastructure that powers their innovative geospatial database and Wherobots Cloud environment. The company is 100% cloud-native and builds its product using modern and reliable tools and technologies, including Python, Java, and Golang services deployed on cloud-based Kubernetes environments.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, optimizing performance and reliability, conducting code reviews, and staying up-to-date with industry trends. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in backend software development, proficiency in Python, Java, or Go, and a strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud platforms.

Wherobots offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary range of $150k-$275k per year, equity, and comprehensive benefits including full medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and unlimited PTO. The company provides flexibility in working arrangements, with options for remote work or office-based roles in the San Francisco Bay Area or Seattle.

Join Wherobots and be part of a fast-growing company at the forefront of geospatial technology, helping businesses across various industries leverage location-enabled and satellite imagery data for valuable insights and analytics.

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

  • Design and implement scalable and efficient backend systems to support our geospatial cloud database and control plane
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, identify technical solutions, and deliver high-quality software
  • Optimize performance and reliability of the backend infrastructure through observability, continuous monitoring, troubleshooting, and improvement
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in backend technologies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes

Requirements For Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Python
Java
Go
Kubernetes
  • Strong technical background, including 5+ years of experience in backend software development, with a focus on building scalable, reliable, and easy to operate cloud-deployed services
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, and/or Go
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems, data structures, and algorithms
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively in a hybrid or distributed team environment

Benefits For Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Competitive compensation
  • Equity
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Access to a 401(k) plan
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible working arrangement (remote and/or in-office)

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