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

menlo park, ca • Posted 1 weeks ago
Hybrid Full Time Software Architecture & Engineering

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

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 languages including any of the following:
  • Erlang
  • Elixir
  • Gleam
  • Pony
  • Akka (Scala)
  • 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.).

Benefits

  • 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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