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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Platform Software Engineer - **Company:** Intone Networks - **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, JIRA, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Web Development, Distributed Computing Environment, Distributed Systems, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Prometheus, Software Engineering, System Software, WebSocket, Openapi, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Grafana, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Pytest, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Wireless Technologies, Machine Learning Operations, Front End Software Development, Virtual Agents, Api Design, NestJS, Restful APIs, Terraform, Network Server, Microservices - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=55cc546d0261279c ## About the Role Important Compliance Requirement: Candidates must not be subject to U.S. export control restrictions or appear on U.S. special defense watch lists. Note: * Telecom industry experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with experience in telecommunications, wireless technologies, or related domains will be given priority. Exceptional candidates with solid technical expertise and some exposure to telecom or wireless environments will also be considered. * No Job hoppers and need 5 years older LinkedIn Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Platform Software Engineer to build and enhance scalable backend platforms powering next-generation 3D positioning and IoT solutions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Python, AWS cloud services, and distributed microservices, with a strong background in system design, cloud infrastructure, and backend architecture. You'll work in a fast-paced Agile environment, owning projects from design through production while optimizing performance, reliability, and scalability. Required Skills * 8+ years of backend software engineering experience * Strong Python development experience building scalable distributed systems * Extensive AWS experience, including ECS/EKS, Kinesis (or Kafka), RDS/PostgreSQL * Experience designing and developing microservices using REST APIs and WebSockets * Strong system design skills, including API design, scalability, and architecture decisions * Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, PyTest, and PyUnit * Hands-on experience with Git and Linux/Unix environments * Experience optimizing application performance and system reliability * Excellent communication and collaboration skills * Comfortable working in Agile teams supporting US Pacific Time Zone Preferred Skills * Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) * OpenAPI * Grafana & Prometheus * Distributed data processing and persistence systems * Performance tuning and debugging complex distributed applications * JIRA * Technical leadership or mentoring experience * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field Nice to Have * AI/LLM experience (Agentic AI, MCP Servers, model development) * FastAPI * IoT device management * Machine Learning workflows * Frontend technologies (React, NestJS, JavaScript, CSS) * Mobile or web application development experience Key Responsibilities * Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and AWS * Build reliable microservices supporting 3D indoor positioning and IoT platforms * Develop REST and WebSocket APIs following OpenAPI standards * Improve system scalability, performance, monitoring, and cost optimization * Implement CI/CD best practices and maintain high code quality * Collaborate with frontend, edge software, and cross-functional engineering teams * Lead projects from architecture through deployment * Mentor engineers and contribute to technical direction and engineering best practices Mandatory Requirements * US Citizen * Strong expertise in Python, AWS, Microservices, and System Design * Experience with ECS/EKS, Kafka/Kinesis, PostgreSQL, CI/CD, and Linux * Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative startup environment ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)