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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Cloud Backend Developer - **Company:** Also, Inc. - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Database Schema, Amazon DynamoDB, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Identity and Access Management, JSON, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), OAuth, Software Architecture, Queueing Systems, Redis, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Caching, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Performance Monitor, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Api Design, Api Gateway, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Api Management - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f6fb5e792f5fa2af ## About the Role * 10+ yrs building and scaling back-end systems, including at least one experience with the full lifecycle of managing remote devices. * Proven ability to design, ship, and operate production systems from scratch. * Strong experience with AWS (e.g. Lambda, ECR/ECS, DynamoDB, S3, IAM). * Mastery of API design (REST/GraphQL), schema design, and data exchange (gRPC/JSON-RPC). * Excellent knowledge of event-driven architecture and message queueing systems (e.g. Kafka, Redis, SQS/SNS, pub/sub patterns). * Experience with authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth2, OID, JWT, SAML, mTLS). * Familiarity with IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP), device lifecycle management, and telemetry pipelines. ## Description We're ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We're a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO-replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient. As a Staff Backend Developer on the Also backend team, you will drive technical excellence and architectural decisions for our core infrastructure that delivers an excellent customer experience on Also's flagship connected EVs. You'll lead the evolution of our connected EV platform, from secure data ingestion to product facing APIs, and influence how we build and scale at Also. You balance speed and rigor, know how to scale systems, and thrive in fast paced 0 1 environments. The systems you build will power core product features and enhance our analytics and fleet intelligence capabilities. What you will do: * Contribute to the architecture and implementation of backend systems to support secure, scalable IoT infrastructure and its fleet management * Drive improvements to core cloud infrastructure: API design, database schema, service interactions, event handling, observability, and deployment workflows. * Contribute to shared services for API gateway, caches, schema upgrades * Build data and API integrations with external services and partner platforms. * Strengthen security and privacy across the platform, including user authentication * Design and implement systems for high availability and geographic redundancy, ensuring reliability across global deployments. * Ensure production readiness with automated testing, performance monitoring, and deployment safety. * Mentor engineers and contribute to technical decision-making, hiring processes, and engineering best practices. * Drive and define a team culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. ## Related Videos - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Protector Of The Realm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/591-protector-of-the-realm) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) ## Related Articles - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers)