Software Engineer, Back-end (Boulder Opal)

Senior Software Engineer, Back-end (Boulder Opal)Location: Los Angeles, California, United States (Hybrid)This role involves working closely with engineering, research, product, design, and infrastructure teams to transform advanced research into production-ready software.Responsibilities:Design, develop, and optimize scalable backend applications using PythonBuild high-efficiency service-to-service communication systems using modern protocolsCollaborate with researchers to convert advanced research code into production systemsApply engineering best practices while bridging research and software developmentPartner with product, frontend, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end featuresDevelop reusable and scalable system architectures across multiple use casesImplement efficient algorithms, statistical models, and large-scale data pipelinesPerform other duties aligned with skills and experienceQualifications:5+ years of backend engineering experience with Python, Rust, C++, or similar languagesStrong problem-solving skills and proactive, ownership-driven mindsetProven ability to collaborate across research and engineering teamsExperience designing and implementing scalable systems and efficient algorithmsPreferred:Hands-on experience with modern APIs (gRPC, GraphQL, REST)Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and infrastructure managementFamiliarity with Python web frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPIExperience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI)Knowledge of container orchestration tools like KubernetesExperience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Tempo, AWS CloudWatch)Exposure to data orchestration and warehousing tools (Airflow, Snowflake, dbt)Benefits and Compensation:Base salary: $135,000 - $210,000 (dependent on skills, experience, level, and location)Annual discretionary bonuses may applyEquity opportunitiesFlexible work structure and high-performance cultureCompetitive benefits package