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Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Python, Go, C++)

Ambient.ai

Job Overview

Ambient.ai is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Backend to join our dynamic engineering team in San Francisco, California. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, building, scaling, and operating large-scale distributed systems. Your role will involve leveraging your strong analytical and debugging skills to ensure the robustness and reliability of our systems. You will thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and will possess a strong bias towards action and delivering results, all while maintaining a keen eye for high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and Build: Develop and maintain large-scale distributed systems, ensuring their performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Troubleshooting: Utilize strong analytical and debugging skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
  • Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features and enhancements.
  • Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Adaptability: Quickly adapt to changing environments and new technologies.
  • Programming: Leverage expertise in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Go, or C++.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience in designing, building, scaling, and operating large-scale distributed systems.
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills, with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Proficiency in working with Unix-based systems.
  • Expertise in one or more programming languages such as Python, Go, or C++.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • A passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Why Join Us

  • Innovative Work: Be part of a team creating an entirely new category within a 180+ billion-dollar physical security industry.
  • Impressive Clientele: Work with Fortune 500 companies including Adobe, VMware, and LinkedIn.
  • Ownership: Regular full-time employees receive stock options for the opportunity to share ownership in the success of our company.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous time off to rest and recharge, including Winter Break.
  • Community: Connect with your awesome co-workers through various opportunities.

Compensation

We take a market-based approach to pay here at Ambient.ai, and pay may vary depending on multiple factors. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, level, market conditions, and internal parity. The pay scale below represents the starting base salary range we expect to pay for this position, and is subject to change:

  • SF Bay Area: €168,000 - €200,000

Ambient.ai is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Benefits
Extracted with AI

  • Stock options
  • Generous time off including Winter Break
  • Latest tech and swag
  • Opportunities to connect with co-workers

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