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# Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** Pickle Robot Company
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Python (Programming Language), Messaging Application Programming Interface, Software Architecture, Service-Oriented Architecture, Data Streaming, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Real Time Systems, Concurrency, Backend, Event Driven Architecture
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/backend-software-engineer-software-architecture-pickle-robot-company-8016396

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in backend or distributed systems engineering
 * Strong programming experience in Python
 * Proficiency in at least one other strongly typed language - C++ preferred, though others used in robotics (e.g., Rust, Go, Java) are welcome
 * Strong understanding of software architecture, concurrency, and distributed system design
 * Experience building or supporting event-driven systems, messaging frameworks, or service-oriented architectures
 * A clear communicator who can work independently and help teammates grow
 * Experience developing systems that interface with hardware, robotics, or real-world operational environments is a plus
Stand-out candidates will have one or more of the following:

 * Experience with real-time systems
 * Experience managing large volumes of data
 * Deep knowledge of robotics middleware (e.g., ROS, Zenoh, DDS)
 * Deep knowledge of GPUs

## Description

* Own the design and implementation of backend projects, working independently with strategic guidance
 * Help the architect understand how data flows through the system - how it's stored, moved, and ultimately consumed
 * Design architectural solutions and develop scalable, reliable, and performant systems (Python and/or C++) that stay maintainable over the long term
 * Build and maintain event-driven, messaging-based architectures
 * Collaborate closely with robotics engineers to integrate backend systems with real-world workflows
 * Share knowledge across the team and elevate engineering standards through code reviews and technical discussions
What You'll Bring


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