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Motive builds an AI-driven platform that helps teams manage drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet spend across industries. The FleetFoundation team is seeking a backend engineer to design and maintain scalable, reliable APIs and platform services that provide accurate views of Trips, Drivers, Vehicles and other critical fleet data used across the company.

Skills

  • 3+ years building backend systems and services
  • Experience with microservices and distributed systems
  • Proficiency or experience in modern languages; Ruby, Golang, Kotlin/Java are pluses
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Cassandra)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and infrastructure patterns
  • Observability and monitoring best practices for scalable services
  • Strong ownership and problem-solving mindset

Responsibilities

  • Develop highly observable, reliable, and maintainable platform components and services
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable internal and external APIs
  • Reduce technical debt and improve code quality through engineering best practices
  • Use AI-assisted developer tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to increase productivity
  • Work on AWS cloud infrastructure and related tooling
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Safety, Cards, Assets, etc.) to deliver features
  • Mentor and learn from other engineers to support team growth

Education

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field
  • Relevant industry experience (3+ years) in software development

Benefits

  • Health, pharmacy, optical and dental benefits
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) contribution
  • Potential for restricted stock units depending on role
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusive workplace
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Motive provides technology to enhance safety, productivity, and profitability for over 120,000 businesses in various industries, while fostering a culture of excellence and inclusivity for impactful work.

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CULTURE VALUES
Diversity of Opinions
Inclusive & Diverse
Collaboration over Competition
Growth & Learning
Mission Driven
Rapid Growth
Passion for Exploration
Empathetic
Feedback Forward
BENEFITS & PERKS
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K Matching
Life insurance
Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off
Performance Bonus
Social Gatherings
Some Meals Provided
SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
TEAM SIZE
SALARY RANGE
$107,000/yr - $164,000/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, remote
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2025
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