Staff Software Engineer - Backend

About the role

• As the Staff Software Engineer for our SaaS platform team, you will be crucial in developing Cyngn's cutting-edge fleet management system for autonomous industrial vehicles. You'll collaborate with product and engineering teams to design, implement, deploy, and maintain a robust cloud-based solution that enables real-time control and monitoring of autonomous vehicles in the field. Your expertise will be instrumental in creating a scalable, high-performance system that empowers our customers to optimize their automated workflows and maximize operational efficiency.

What you'll do

• Architect and lead the development of a sophisticated, cloud-native fleet management system capable of real-time control and monitoring of numerous autonomous vehicles
• Design and implement scalable, distributed systems that can handle high-volume, real-time data processing and decision-making
• Develop robust APIs and microservices to support integration with various autonomous vehicle platforms and customer systems
• Create efficient algorithms for route optimization, task scheduling, and resource allocation across vehicle fleets
• Implement advanced data analytics and machine learning capabilities to provide predictive maintenance, performance optimization, and business intelligence features
• Ensure system reliability, security, and compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Lead a team of skilled engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, code quality, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and customers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Engage with customers to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the technical growth of the engineering team
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, and maintenance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on backend systems and distributed architectures
• Extensive experience in building and scaling cloud-native SaaS platforms, preferably in the IoT or robotics domains
• Expert-level proficiency in at least one of Python, Go, Java, or C++, with working knowledge of others
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies and services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proven experience with event-driven architectures and message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache Pulsar)
• Strong background in database design and optimization, including both SQL and NoSQL solutions
• Proficiency in developing scalable WebSocket-based real-time communication systems
• Expertise in developing real-time data processing pipelines and analytics systems
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices (e.g., Terraform, GitOps)
• Track record of leading development teams and mentoring junior developers
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to optimize complex systems
• Strong collaboration skills with a low ego
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with IoT platforms, robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS), or autonomous vehicle technologies
• Solid understanding of network protocols and communication standards relevant to IoT and autonomous systems
• Knowledge of AMQP, MQTT, DDS, or other IoT-specific communication protocols
• Experience with time-series databases (e.g., InfluxDB, TimescaleDB) for handling large volumes of sensor data
• Familiarity with edge computing and fog architectures
• Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded software development
• Expertise in building and maintaining scalable API platforms
• Experience with geospatial data processing and mapping technologies
• Experience with simulation environments for autonomous systems testing
• Knowledge of fleet management software and vehicle telematics systems

Benefits & Perks

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) through Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, and Guardian, with multiple plan tiers to choose from
• Ancillary benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans (Voya)
• Company-paid basic life insurance, plus voluntary (supplemental) life for you and your dependents
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance plans
• HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 1:1 Health Concierge
• Company 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible PTO policy
• Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
• Paid Parental Leave
• Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cyngn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, discipline, and termination.

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please let us know and we will work with you to provide reasonable accommodation