Job Title : Software Engineer - Platform
Department : Software Engineering
Job Summary :
As a key member of our team, you will design and develop a scalable and secure API to enable Bear software's integration with third-party services. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our product's capability to serve a global fleet of robots, ensuring high performance and security. Your expertise will contribute to our fast-paced startup environment by transforming high-level requirements into creative solutions that enable seamless integration with our customers and their technologies.
Key Duties / Responsibilities :
Design and Development : Lead the design, development, and implementation of a scalable, cloud-based API for the integration of Bear software with various third-party services. Ensure that the API can efficiently handle data and service requests for a global fleet of robots.Collaboration : Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including cloud engineers, robotics infrastructure, and human-robot interaction teams, to integrate diverse systems and technologies.API Security : Implement robust security measures, adhering to best practices in API security and authentication protocols to protect against unauthorized access and threats.Performance Optimization : Continuously evaluate and optimize the performance of the API to handle high volumes of concurrent requests without degradation of service.Technical Leadership : Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.Documentation : Document all aspects of the API including design choices, codebase, and updates to ensure clear understanding and ease of use for developers.Third-party Coordination : Communicate with third-party service providers to ensure seamless integration and functionality across platforms.Quality Assurance : Oversee rigorous testing of the API, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and error-free operation before deployment.Continuous Learning and Adaptation : Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in API development, cloud services, and software engineering to continually bring innovation and improvements to the platform.Performs other related duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibilities :
Mentoring : While this position does not include formal supervisory responsibilities, it may require mentoring junior engineers and interns.Required Skills / Abilities / Qualifications :
Experience with a high level language such as Go / Python / C Experience working in Unix / Linux environmentsPreferred Skills / Abilities / Qualifications :
Expertise in API security best practices and knowledge of auth protocolsExpertise in Microservice architecture and RESTful architectureExperience with, MQTT, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, or similar technologiesExperience with ESP on Google CloudEducation / Experience :
BS in CS or related field3 years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining services and APIsPhysical Requirements :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged periods of sitting / standing at a desk and working on a computer. The employee routinely is required to sit; stand, walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboardSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Ability to lift 30 lbs.Bear Robotics, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
