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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer III - **Company:** CalAmp - **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $79,135.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, MongoDB, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Big O, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Reactive Programming, Bitbucket, Restful APIs, Serverless Computing, Docker, Crud, Microservices - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers-calamp.icims.com/jobs/4370/software-engineer-iii/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336055145 ## About the Role * 4-7 years of professional backend software engineering experience in production environments * Strong CS fundamentals: object-oriented design, algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis * Deep proficiency in Java, including experience with RESTful and event-driven microservices * Hands-on experience designing and operating distributed, scalable services in production * Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, and with AWS core services (EC2/Lambda, S3, messaging) * Hands-on experience with Kubernetes * Demonstrated experience debugging and supporting live production systems (monitoring, incident response, root-cause analysis) * Strong written and verbal communication - you can explain tradeoffs to both engineers and non-engineers Nice to Have Not required - don't let this list stop you from applying. * Experience with Kafka, Kinesis, or other streaming/event platforms * Docker, Helm, or serverless experience * Java Reactive Programming, MongoDB * Experience with Bitbucket Pipelines or similar CI/CD tooling * Master's degree in Computer Science or related field A note on the above: we don't expect any one candidate to check every box in this section. If you meet the must-haves and are excited about the role, we want to hear from you - these are a plus, not a gate. What Success Looks Like In This Role * You've independently shipped backend services to production and supported them after launch * You're comfortable diagnosing issues across service boundaries in a distributed system * You can take a feature from design through deployment and monitoring with minimal hand-holding Please note: We're unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time - applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. ## Description CalAmp builds the connected intelligence behind how the world tracks, monitors, and recovers the assets that matter - from commercial fleets to high-value cargo, in real time, at scale. As a Software Engineer III on our backend team, you won't be maintaining a legacy monolith - you'll be designing and operating the distributed services that process high volume and live data from hundreds of thousands of connected devices. If you like solving real concurrency, scale, and reliability problems - not just CRUD APIs - this is that kind of role. We invest in engineers who bring value: strong performers on this team have real room to grow into more senior scope. This role is based in Carlsbad, CA, with a hybrid schedule. Responsibilities What You'll Do * Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs that are reliable, observable, and built to scale * Own features end-to-end: from design discussions through deployment and post-launch monitoring * Troubleshoot and resolve issues in distributed, production systems - including on-call/incident response rotations * Identify performance bottlenecks and drive measurable improvements in latency, throughput, and reliability * Shape technical decisions through architecture reviews and code reviews with architects and senior engineers * Partner directly with product and business teams to turn requirements into technical designs * Help evolve our engineering practices - tooling, observability, CI/CD - as we modernize our stack ## Related Videos - [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) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How to Become a Software Engineer Without a Degree in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/147-how-to-become-a-software-engineer-without-a-degree-in-2023)