Senior Software Engineer - Backend - job 1 of 4

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Backend in Illinois.

The Senior Backend Engineer will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems that power high-impact applications. This position requires ownership of core services, APIs, and data pipelines, ensuring real-time processing, reliability, and low-latency performance. You will collaborate with frontend engineers, product teams, and autonomous systems experts to deliver robust solutions that drive the business forward. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, technically complex environment, brings deep expertise in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure, and is passionate about building efficient, maintainable software that scales. This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to innovative projects shaping the future of vehicle intelligence and real-time remote assistance platforms.

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, low-latency backend services for real-time systems and session management.
• Build and maintain cloud infrastructure across multiple regions, implementing technologies like gRPC and Protobuf.
• Design and manage data persistence layers using NoSQL databases such as Redis.
• Create and maintain data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and storing real-time information.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers and onboard software teams to ensure seamless end-to-end data flow.
• Optimize backend systems for reliability, resilience, and efficiency, handling network disruptions and failover.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions and advocate for best practices in backend development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as Go or Python.
• Experience designing distributed systems, microservices, and scalable backend applications.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or OCI) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise with NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis) and real-time data processing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Nice-to-have: experience leading projects end-to-end and working in startup or high-growth environments.

• Base salary range: $125,000–$222,000 USD annually.
• Equity opportunities through options or restricted stock units.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Learning and wellness stipends.
• Paid time off and flexible leave policies.
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

 Why Apply Through Jobgether? 

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