About the Role
The role involves building foundational backend systems that support customer interactions across vehicle and digital platforms, working closely with engineers and product teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.
Responsibilities
- Partner with engineers and technical leads across departments to deliver integrated systems that support customer engagement inside and outside the vehicle.
- Lead end-to-end architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, resilient backend systems with a focus on performance and reliability.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define requirements and convert them into actionable technical deliverables.
- Develop and maintain single sign-on and identity management solutions for secure access across web, mobile, and in-vehicle applications for both internal and external users.
- Enforce software development best practices, including code quality, testing, and comprehensive documentation.
- Guide and support junior developers through mentorship and technical coaching to foster professional growth.
- Keep pace with evolving technologies and industry advancements to enhance development processes and system capabilities.
- Maintain ownership of team-managed services, including 24/7 on-call support for incident response and system stability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of five years of professional software development experience with backend technologies.
- Strong communication abilities, with skill in explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment while also working independently.
- Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Go, Node.js, Python, Java, or Ruby.
- Hands-on experience with relational and non-relational databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
- Background in identity and access management systems such as Azure AD, AWS Cognito, LDAP, Okta, or Keycloak.
- Solid grasp of software architecture principles, design patterns, and industry best practices.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with a drive to resolve complex technical challenges efficiently.
Nice to Have
- Experience in manufacturing or automotive industry settings.
- Practical experience developing on AWS using Go or Python.
- Full-stack development experience across frontend and backend systems.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and income protection.
- 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
- Generous planned time off: 20 days accrued annually.
- 40 hours of unplanned time off per year.
- 14 company or floating holidays each year.
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of gender or adoption status.
Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt position with a base salary and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. The initial base salary range for California is $154,000 - $187,000. Final offer depends on candidate qualifications, skills, and experience. The bonus program is predefined and not negotiable. Internal leveling code: IC9
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
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Work Arrangement
This role is based in Fremont, California, with a requirement to be in the office at least one day per week for meetings and collaboration.
What you'll gain
Opportunity to help build a company and its products from the ground up, backed by an iconic brand. Includes competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits supporting physical, mental, and financial health. Key offerings include health insurance, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and other personal leave policies.
Equal Opportunity
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request.
Other
- Position is based in Fremont, California.
- Requires weekly in-office attendance for collaboration and meetings.
- Occasional travel and in-person gatherings with colleagues are expected.
- In San Francisco, the company complies with the Fair Chance Ordinance and considers applicants with arrest or conviction records.
- In Los Angeles, hiring practices align with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- This role is not eligible for remote work for candidates residing in New York City.
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