Backend Engineer

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

• 3-5+ years of experience in backend or robotics engineering
• Strong programming experience in Python
• Strong understanding of software architecture, concurrency, and distributed system design specifically related to robotics or adjacent fields (e.g. medical devices, or other systems that require Hardware <> Software integration)
• Proficiency in at least one other strongly typed language - C++ preferred, though others used in robotics (e.g., Rust, Go, Java) are welcome
• Experience building or supporting event-driven systems, messaging frameworks, or service-oriented architectures
• A clear communicator who can work independently and help teammates grow Standout 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 (CUDA, warp)

Pickle Perks 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.