Viam, INC.
Senior Software Engineer, Core Services & Resilience (Backend Full Stack)
Viam, INC., New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Software Engineer, Core Services & Resilience (Backend Full Stack)
New York, NY Viam helps companies unlock the power of AI, data and automation in the physical world. We provide a single platform for engineers of all disciplines to solve problems together and build solutions that are fast and future-proof. Viam powers solutions across robotics, food and beverage, climate tech, marine, industrial manufacturing, and more. Founded in 2020 by former MongoDB co-founder and CTO Eliot Horowitz, Viam is headquartered in New York City. Viam is a full-service engineering platform that allows developers through enterprises the ability to configure and control physical devices in a data-driven and intuitive way. Whether you're managing one robot or physical device (sensors, cameras, IoT) in a lab or a fleet of thousands in the field, Viam enables seamless cloud-based control and insights. The Core Services & Resilience team builds the cloud systems and backend services that allow our users the ability to configure, monitor, and control physical robots or devices, at scale. We are looking for a Senior or Staff Engineer to weigh in on architectural decisions, build business critical features and provide mentorship to more junior engineers. Some past projects include: implementing triggers, adding features to our billing product, splitting out a macroservice from our app monolith, and implementing a shared background job queue. Tech Stack:
Our work is primarily backend-focused, leveraging Golang, MongoDB, and Linux running in GCP. We also build simple yet meaningful frontend experiences with Svelte and Vue. Why this role might excite you: You'll architect and scale cloud services and distributed systems that serve as the foundation for Viam platform. Youll mentor engineers, give thoughtful code reviews, and help us grow a team that values inclusion and creativity. Youll get to dive deeper and gain exposure to robotics, Internet of Things, and AI. Some areas you'll help drive forward:
Shaping our broader application architecture and technical roadmap. Propose and implement our application's gRPC API and core product features like scheduling (distributed cron), robot logs, billing, and triggers. Building internal tools and services that other teams rely on to ship features faster. Supporting user authentication and access management flows for Viam application. Were looking for someone who:
Brings full stack experience with a focus on backend development. Has engineered resilient backend systems across cloud services, distributed environments, and modern web architectures. Embraces evolving goals and opportunities for creative problem solving. Enjoys mentorship and working across teams. Thrives in a collaborative environment where there is a strong belief in shared ownership and in-person teamwork. The starting salary for this role is between $180-205K/year. Benefits
100% covered medical/dental/vision insurance plans, commuter benefits 25 days paid vacation and generous holiday observances Free lunch every day that youre in the office One Medical Membership Citi Bike memberships Monthly wellness stipend to be used for fitness-related items Paid parental leave Reproductive Health Benefits, including Fertility Benefits and Abortion Access Travel Benefits Values
Vision Driven Collaborate Openly Act Decisively Succeed Through Diversity Hold Ourselves Accountable Lead with Curiosity Equal Employment Opportunity : To all recruitment agencies: Viam does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or calls from recruitment agencies or search firms. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Viam employees. Viam is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Interested in building your career at Viam? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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New York, NY Viam helps companies unlock the power of AI, data and automation in the physical world. We provide a single platform for engineers of all disciplines to solve problems together and build solutions that are fast and future-proof. Viam powers solutions across robotics, food and beverage, climate tech, marine, industrial manufacturing, and more. Founded in 2020 by former MongoDB co-founder and CTO Eliot Horowitz, Viam is headquartered in New York City. Viam is a full-service engineering platform that allows developers through enterprises the ability to configure and control physical devices in a data-driven and intuitive way. Whether you're managing one robot or physical device (sensors, cameras, IoT) in a lab or a fleet of thousands in the field, Viam enables seamless cloud-based control and insights. The Core Services & Resilience team builds the cloud systems and backend services that allow our users the ability to configure, monitor, and control physical robots or devices, at scale. We are looking for a Senior or Staff Engineer to weigh in on architectural decisions, build business critical features and provide mentorship to more junior engineers. Some past projects include: implementing triggers, adding features to our billing product, splitting out a macroservice from our app monolith, and implementing a shared background job queue. Tech Stack:
Our work is primarily backend-focused, leveraging Golang, MongoDB, and Linux running in GCP. We also build simple yet meaningful frontend experiences with Svelte and Vue. Why this role might excite you: You'll architect and scale cloud services and distributed systems that serve as the foundation for Viam platform. Youll mentor engineers, give thoughtful code reviews, and help us grow a team that values inclusion and creativity. Youll get to dive deeper and gain exposure to robotics, Internet of Things, and AI. Some areas you'll help drive forward:
Shaping our broader application architecture and technical roadmap. Propose and implement our application's gRPC API and core product features like scheduling (distributed cron), robot logs, billing, and triggers. Building internal tools and services that other teams rely on to ship features faster. Supporting user authentication and access management flows for Viam application. Were looking for someone who:
Brings full stack experience with a focus on backend development. Has engineered resilient backend systems across cloud services, distributed environments, and modern web architectures. Embraces evolving goals and opportunities for creative problem solving. Enjoys mentorship and working across teams. Thrives in a collaborative environment where there is a strong belief in shared ownership and in-person teamwork. The starting salary for this role is between $180-205K/year. Benefits
100% covered medical/dental/vision insurance plans, commuter benefits 25 days paid vacation and generous holiday observances Free lunch every day that youre in the office One Medical Membership Citi Bike memberships Monthly wellness stipend to be used for fitness-related items Paid parental leave Reproductive Health Benefits, including Fertility Benefits and Abortion Access Travel Benefits Values
Vision Driven Collaborate Openly Act Decisively Succeed Through Diversity Hold Ourselves Accountable Lead with Curiosity Equal Employment Opportunity : To all recruitment agencies: Viam does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or calls from recruitment agencies or search firms. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Viam employees. Viam is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Interested in building your career at Viam? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
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