Backend Software Engineer

• Design and build backend services supporting task planning and autonomy
• Develop scalable, reliable, and performant systems using Python (and C++ where needed)
• Contribute to system architecture and service design within the team
• Build and maintain event-driven systems and messaging-based architectures
• Collaborate closely with robotics engineers to integrate backend systems with real-world workflows
• Continuously improve system maintainability and operational excellence across services
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to elevate engineering standards

• 2-5+ years of experience in backend or distributed systems engineering
• Strong programming experience in Python, with experience in C++ or another strongly typed language (e.g., Rust, Go, Java)
• Experience building or supporting web applications using Flask or REST APIs
• Strong understanding of software architecture, concurrency, and distributed system design
• Experience building or supporting event-driven systems, messaging frameworks (e.g., Kafka, ROS), or service-oriented architectures

• Experience developing systems that interface with hardware, robotics, or real-world operational environments is a plus Nice to have:

• Experience with Human-Robot Interaction

Pickle provides best-in-class benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; unlimited vacation; paid federal and state holidays; 401(k) contributions of 5% of your salary; company-covered travel expenses; and other perks to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.