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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Platform)

Optimal Dynamics
Location
Remote
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$180 - $220k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical experience
  • 8+ years of hands-on Infrastructure & Platform Engineering experience
  • Proven track record of scaling cloud-native systems
  • Strong Python 3 expertise
  • Strong AWS expertise
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar)
Nice to have
  • Experience with transportation systems (e.g., TMS, ELD) or scientific/analytics applications
  • Familiarity with modern data tools such as dbt and DuckDB
What the job really is

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer on the Platform Engineering team, you will design, implement, and scale core infrastructure to enhance the reliability and performance of the logistics platform. Your role involves building tooling and CI/CD pipelines to optimize developer productivity, championing security practices, and mentoring other engineers. You will collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to influence technical direction and ensure the platform can support rapid growth and innovation.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation, including Series C level equity
  • Health / Dental / Vision 100% covered for employee and 50% for dependents
  • Life Insurance, with optional supplemental insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) with match
Things to weigh
  • Remote position available, but in-person collaboration is possible at the NYC headquarters
  • No specific mention of the company culture or work-life balance
  • The role requires wearing multiple hats in a dynamic startup environment, which may lead to varied responsibilities
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