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Sr. Backend Software Engineer

USA💼 Full-time💰 $176,000–$176,000🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and implement distributed systems managing complex state for mission-critical workflows including order fulfillment, robotic communication, and human-machine interaction.

Role type

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Distributed Systems & Robotics)

Builds

Cloud and on-premise infrastructure connecting event-driven architectures, databases, and containerized applications for a mealtime platform.

Domain

Food & Beverage / Robotics / Distributed Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Elixir (OTP, Phoenix), PostgreSQL, System Design, WebSocket/REST API design, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Distributed Systems, Robotics integration

Preferred skills

End-to-end feature ownership, Technical leadership, Process improvement, Cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

Elixir, Phoenix, PostgreSQL, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP

Responsibilities

Design and implement systems managing complex state across distributed environments; Build infrastructure connecting cloud and on-premise resources; Produce reliable software through iterative review, testing, and monitoring; Shape technical direction by planning feature delivery and defining tasks; Improve team processes by introducing best practices and automating work; Partner with cross-functional teams to deploy high-impact features; Mentor other engineers.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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