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# Backend Software Engineer - Human-Robot Interaction

- **Company:** Pickle Robot Company
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Messaging Application Programming Interface, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Software Architecture, Service-Oriented Architecture, Service Design, Systems Architecture, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Concurrency, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6d35b25ccf54267c

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Web applications?, * 2-5+ years of experience in backend or distributed systems engineering

 * Strong programming experience in Python
 * Experience building or supporting web applications using Flask or REST API
 * Experience with C++ or another strongly typed language (e.g., Rust, Go, Java)
 * Strong understanding of software architecture, concurrency, and distributed system design
 * Experience building or supporting event-driven systems, messaging frameworks, or service-oriented architectures
 * Experience developing systems that interface with hardware, robotics, or real-world operational environments is a plus

Nice to have:

 * Experience working across multiple programming languages
 * Familiarity with distributed systems or microservices architectures
 * Exposure to robotics, autonomy, or hardware-integrated systems
 * Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ROS, or similar)
 * Experience with Human-Robot Interaction

## Description

* Design and build backend services supporting front-end systems
 * Develop scalable, reliable, and performant systems using Python
 * 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
 * Improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability across services
 * Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to elevate engineering standards


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