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# Backend Engineer

- **Company:** Pickle Robot Company
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Python (Programming Language), Messaging Application Programming Interface, Software Architecture, Service-Oriented Architecture, Service Design, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Real Time Systems, Concurrency, Backend, Event Driven Architecture
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/backend-engineer-robotics-software-architecture-pickle-robot-company-8016396

## About the Role

* 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)

## Description

* 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