Software Engineer

Horizontal Talent
Foster City, CA, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$160,160.0 - $228,800.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Databases Data Systems Software Debugging Amazon DynamoDB Protocol Buffers Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Large Language Models
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Grafana Spring-boot Backend Kotlin Kubernetes Information Technology Restful APIs Terraform Grpc Docker Microservices

Job description

  • Lead the migration of complex data systems from PostgreSQL to DynamoDB.
  • Design, deploy, and optimize highly available architectures using Terraform.
  • Contribute to shaping the company’s technical roadmap and architecture initiatives.
  • Collaborate seamlessly across cross-functional teams, including engineering, Product, and Program Management.
  • Develop robust microservices using Kotlin and Python to meet high-performance standards.

Requirements

Are you passionate about building scalable, resilient systems that push the boundaries of technology? We’re seeking a talented Software Engineer to be a key player in transforming data infrastructure and advancing our long-term engineering goals. If you’re eager to work in a dynamic, inclusive environment where your skills make a real impact, this is your opportunity to thrive., * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or 7+ years of relevant experience.

  • Proven track record shipping large-scale backend services to production.
  • Expertise in Kotlin, Spring Boot, REST API design, and databases.
  • Strong background in cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS services such as DynamoDB, IAM, and PostgreSQL.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills.

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Experience in transportation, robotics, logistics, or autonomous vehicle sectors.
  • Familiarity with protocol buffers (protobufs), gRPC, and LLM-based coding tools like Claude Code.
  • Knowledge of observability frameworks like OpenTelemetry and Grafana.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • A degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures and multi-region deployments.

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to work onsite in Foster City, CA.
  • Successful completion of background checks and drug screening.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates. If you’re excited to innovate and grow with us, don’t wait-apply now and become a vital part of our visionary team!

Benefits & conditions

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $77 - $110 per hour based on qualifications and experience. Engineering about 9 hours ago QA Release Engineer Horizontal Talent Foster City, California $61.00 - $97.00 per hour Information Technology about 9 hours ago IT Application Engineer Horizontal Talent Foster City, California $49.00 - $85.00 per hour

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