Senior Software Engineer (Erlang / Python) - Menlo Park, California

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and optimization of high-performance, distributed software systems that power our next-generation robotic and automation platforms. We are specifically looking for engineers with hands-on Erlang experience, who can help us build robust, fault-tolerant systems at scale.

You will work in close collaboration with product managers, system architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to build solutions that are critical to warehouse automation, robotics orchestration, and real-time decision-making systems.

● Design and implement core modules in Erlang to build scalable, distributed systems.

● Lead development of critical product features and solve complex system-level challenges.

● Collaborate with architects to define low-level design and contribute to the technical roadmap.

● Refactor and optimize existing algorithms and services for better performance and reliability.

● Review code, provide technical mentorship, and promote best coding practices within the team.

● Use simulations and testing to validate system behavior and performance at scale.

MUST HAVE;

● 3+ years of professional software development experience with strong problem-solving skills.

● Hands-on experience in Erlang PREFERRED and a strong understanding of its concurrency model (processes, message passing, supervision trees). ERLANG WAS REQUIRED, however we are now open to HEAVY experience with programming launguages including any of the following:

-Erlang

-Elixir

-Gleam

-Pony

-Akka (Skala)

-Haskell

● Exposure to building and maintaining distributed, high-availability systems.

● Experience with microservices architecture and REST-based APIs.

● Solid knowledge of RDBMS/SQL and experience working with databases in production environments.

● Understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and system design patterns.

● Familiarity with version control systems (Git or similar).

● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from a reputed institute.

● Strong analytical and debugging skills with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

● Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

● Background in real-time systems, telecom-grade architectures, or robotic platforms is a plus.

● Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance

• Retirement plans like a 401K

• Time off benefits such as paid time off and maternity/paternity leave.

• They also offer work-life balance support through flexible hours and hybrid work options, alongside professional growth opportunities in the form of training programs and job training.

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