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MotiveStaff Software Engineer, Backend
Motive applies the newest AI and computer vision methods to improve safety and productivity for companies that operate vehicles. This full-time, on-site role in the United…
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Motive applies the newest AI and computer vision methods to improve safety and productivity for companies that operate vehicles. This full-time, on-site role in the United States reports to an Engineering Manager and centres on backend services that power the product. The engineer creates scalable services, APIs and features with an eye toward dependability, upkeep and speed, and helps shape the architecture of new work and existing systems. Responsibilities span…
Job Description
Motive applies the newest AI and computer vision methods to improve safety and productivity for companies that operate vehicles. This full-time, on-site role in the United States reports to an Engineering Manager and centres on backend services that power the product. The engineer creates scalable services, APIs and features with an eye toward dependability, upkeep and speed, and helps shape the architecture of new work and existing systems.
Responsibilities span working with product and engineering peers to clarify requirements, raising the bar through peer review, test coverage, observability work, log analysis and debugging, and coaching other engineers. The listing wants someone who detects risks, defects and choke points early, and who can lead intricate technical programmes across groups while spreading good practice.
Five-plus years shipping live systems, platforms or customer-facing software is required, along with working fluency in at least one modern language such as Go, Ruby, Python, Java, Kotlin or Swift. Distributed system design, data modelling, API craftsmanship and cloud-native engineering are expected. Eight-plus years is preferred. The base compensation range is $200,000 to $235,000 USD, and Motive's benefits apply.
Responsibilities
- Create scalable services, APIs and features with a focus on reliability and performance
- Lead technical design and architecture choices for new and existing systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to tighten requirements and solve customer problems
- Raise engineering standards through reviews, testing, monitoring and debugging
- Mentor engineers and guide team direction
Requirements
- Five-plus years shipping live systems, platforms or consumer-facing products
- Strong skill in one or more current languages, such as Go, Ruby, Python, Java, Kotlin or Swift
- Track record designing scalable distributed architectures, data models, interfaces and cloud-native services
- Sound technical judgment for spotting risks, defects and bottlenecks early
- Experience coaching engineers and driving intricate initiatives with cross-functional partners
Qualifications
- Eight-plus years building production systems (preferred)
- Experience leading technical projects and distributed system design (preferred)
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, pharmacy, vision and dental coverage
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Disability cover (short and long term)
- Life insurance
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the role based?
The role is on-site in the United States and reports to an Engineering Manager.
What salary does the posting offer?
A base compensation range of $200,000 to $235,000 USD.
What experience is required?
Five-plus years of production software engineering experience, with eight-plus years preferred.
What benefits are listed?
Medical, pharmacy, vision and dental cover, paid and sick time off, disability cover, life insurance and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility.
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