Full stack software engineer (backend-leaning) - U.S. based

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with a backend lean to help build the next generation of TurfBase. This role is well suited for a mid-level to senior engineer who enjoys solving real-world systems problems across backend architecture, data processing, and full stack product development. You will work across the stack, with an emphasis on backend services, cloud architecture, data pipelines, and scalable systems that support geospatial analytics, drone workflows, IoT integrations, and batch processing.

We are building a modern, high-velocity software team in Pittsburgh and value engineers who thoughtfully use AI-assisted tools to accelerate prototyping, implementation, testing, debugging, and delivery. The position requires on-site collaboration five days per week., * Develop scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Python

• Build and optimize data pipelines for geospatial, imagery, time-series, and sensor data
• Architect and implement cloud-native systems on AWS
• Design and maintain microservices and distributed systems
• Integrate IoT systems and real-time processing workflows where applicable
• Support batch processing pipelines and large-scale data workflows
• Use modern development tools, including AI-assisted workflows where helpful, to improve speed, quality, and iteration across the product lifecycle
• Contribute to frontend features when needed across EmberJS, React, or Flutter

Your profile

We are looking for a pragmatic, product-minded engineer who enjoys building reliable systems and solving complex technical problems. You should be comfortable working across services, data pipelines, and infrastructure while still contributing to product outcomes.

• 5-10+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong experience with backend development using Java and Python
• Experience with cloud architecture, distributed systems, and AWS
• Experience designing and working with data pipelines or batch processing systems
• Strong understanding of API design, microservices, and scalable system architecture
• Comfort contributing across the stack when needed

Preferred skills

• Experience with geospatial systems, photogrammetry, or remote sensing
• Experience with IoT systems, MQTT, or real-time data processing
• Experience with ML/AI systems or data-driven product features
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows for debugging, code review, test generation, codebase navigation, or documentation
• Experience with modern tools such as Claude Code, Kiro, Cursor, Windsurf, or GitHub Copilot is a plus
• Experience in startup or high-velocity software environments

• A versatile role in a young and ambitious team.
• Plenty of responsibility, initiative.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (70% employer contribution / 30% employee contribution).
• Travel expense reimbursement.
• Retirement (according company policy).
• All necessary equipment provided (phone/laptop).
• Work-related training courses to further develop professional skills.
• Fun and team-oriented environment.

We strongly value personal development, and you will have the opportunity to take job-related training to improve your skills and help elevate our team.

At SGL, we do not just grow grass; we help grounds teams and greenkeepers create the perfect pitch for the world's biggest sports stadiums. Since developing our revolutionary turf optimisation system in 2002, we have become the market leader in sports turf technology, supporting grounds teams in over 600 stadiums worldwide. Our technology helps the teams responsible for the quality of the playing surface grow and maintain world-class turf. We do this through innovations such as high-tech grow lighting systems, smart data monitoring tools, and sustainable grass disease management solutions, such as our autonomous UVC robot. With an international team of more than 70 passionate specialists, we continue to push the boundaries of professional sports turf innovation., TurfBase is SGL's next-generation software platform for turf intelligence. TurfBase brings together drone data, geospatial analytics, IoT sensors, robotics, and cloud-based software into a unified system that helps teams monitor, analyze, and optimize turf performance at scale. From our office in Cranberry Township / Wexford, Pennsylvania area we are working on our platform with a very ambitious team., Working at SGL means playing in the big league. Our team thrives in an informal culture where collaboration, innovation, passion and personal development go hand in hand. We encourage learning, sharing ideas, and taking ownership of your work, so every team member can make an impact. Great work comes from great teams - from Friday drinks and table tennis to team outings that bring colleagues from across the globe together, we make sure there is plenty of fun and connection. At SGL, teams bond in ways that matter to them!, At SGL, you'll join an ambitious team in a dynamic international work environment, developing innovative and unique products used worldwide. This is a role with high responsibility, room for personal growth, and a great working atmosphere.