Senior Staff Software Engineer - Cloud Platform

Lytx is building a scalable, cloud-first product platform that integrates large-scale AWS services with hardware-based IoT devices, including in-vehicle gateways and smart cameras. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep technical expertise and architectural understanding to play a key role in designing, building, and operating our cloud platform.

This role is suited for a highly capable, self-directed engineer who can own end-to-end delivery - from backend services and infrastructure to frontend and mobile applications - and who thrives in a fast-moving, agile environment., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services running in AWS.

• Contribute to system architecture and technical design for large-scale, distributed cloud deployments.
• Develop and maintain services using Node.js and other backend technologies.
• Work with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query performance optimization.
• Design, implement, and test infrastructure-as-code using AWS CDK.
• Build and maintain frontend applications using React.
• Contribute to mobile applications built with React Native for Android and iOS.
• Develop software components across multiple languages, including:

• JavaScript / Node.js
• Python
• Rust
• C / C++

• Ensure high standards of code quality, testing, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate closely with product, QA, and operations teams while maintaining strong individual ownership.
• Take responsibility for full task ownership, including development, testing, deployment, and production readiness.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Senior-level experience in software development for cloud-based systems.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architecture.
• Deep knowledge of AWS services and cloud-native design patterns.
• Experience writing, testing, and maintaining AWS CDK scripts.
• Expertise in IP networking, including TCP/IP and related protocols.
• Proven ability to work across the full stack: backend, frontend, infrastructure, and deployment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Experience

• Large-scale, production cloud platforms.
• IoT, device-integrated, or data-intensive systems.
• CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Performance tuning and observability in cloud environments.

Personal Attributes

• Highly committed, reliable, and accountable.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to own and deliver complex features end-to-end.
• Agile mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• High-impact role with significant technical ownership.
• Opportunity to work across cloud, data, frontend, mobile, and infrastructure.
• Flexible location: Remote (U.S.) or on-site in San Diego.
• Work on products that combine cloud scale with real-world IoT systems.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and 401(k) match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• FTO or PTO
• Employee Well-Being program
• 11 paid holidays plus 1 inclusive holiday per year
• Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Referral program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation program
• Additional perk and voluntary benefit programs

Salary is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for an incentive compensation plan. The expected hiring salary for this position is: $183,500.00 - $232,500.00

You're driven to succeed and so are we. At Lytx, our mission is to protect a world in motion, and we do it by building technology and partnerships that help keep people safe on the road. The way we work is guided by our shared values: Deliver for the customer, Responsibility in every outcome, Innovate with purpose, Velocity with excellence, and Elevate each other.

If you're looking for meaningful work, a team that challenges and supports you, and the chance to grow your career while making a real impact, we'd love to meet you.

Together, we're helping make roadways safer and saving lives!