NxT Level
Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure & Backend Services
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid: Tues–Fri Onsite | Mon Remote)
Compensation: $162,825 – $260,520 + Bonus + Equity + Benefits
We are partnering with a high-growth technology company committed to solving critical challenges in public safety, justice, and operational resilience. They're seeking a
Senior Software Engineer
to join their
Virtual Reality (VR) & Cloud Infrastructure team , focusing on the architecture and scalability of mission-critical systems that support real-time and high-availability workloads. This is an opportunity to join a team that values innovation, mentorship, and deep technical ownership. You’ll play a key role in defining system architecture, enhancing developer tooling, and driving scalable backend services for cutting-edge training and simulation platforms. What You’ll Do: Lead technical architecture and design reviews , ensuring best-in-class cloud scalability, security, and performance
Partner with engineering leadership to set high standards across code, design, and operational excellence
Mentor engineers, driving continuous improvement in system design and engineering best practices
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and cross-functional Engineering teams to solve impactful technical challenges
Contribute directly to backend service development in modern managed languages (Java, Go, Scala, C#, etc.)
Build and maintain microservices with a focus on high availability and low-latency performance
Improve sprint planning, agile practices, and long-term engineering roadmap development
Leverage open source tools and cloud-native infrastructure to drive speed and reliability across the stack
What You Bring: 8+ years of software engineering experience with a track record of building and scaling complex systems
Backend development experience with one or more of the following: Java, Go, C#, Scala
Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, particularly
AWS or Azure , including
Azure-to-AWS migration
experience
Strong database experience (SQL and NoSQL, especially
Cassandra )
Proven ability to deliver
high-availability, scalable cloud-based microservices
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), observability tooling (logging, metrics, APM), and CI/CD automation
Passion for clean, maintainable code and modern DevOps practices
Strong cross-functional communication skills and interest in mentoring engineers
Ability to work onsite in
Seattle, WA , Tuesday through Friday (remote Mondays)
Nice to Have: Previous experience in mission-critical or safety-related systems
Exposure to simulation or VR technologies
Interest in systems that support training, public sector, or civic operations
Familiarity with containerization, service meshes, and fault-tolerant distributed systems
Compensation & Benefits: Base salary:
$162,825 – $260,520 (based on experience and market location)
Annual bonus + equity participation
Discretionary PTO policy
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid parental leave and wellness programs
Training and professional development options
Onsite snacks, team-building events, and optional public sector ride-alongs
Final compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and location. Total rewards package includes salary, bonus potential, and long-term incentive equity.
Compensation: $162,825-$260,520 per year
Senior Software Engineer
to join their
Virtual Reality (VR) & Cloud Infrastructure team , focusing on the architecture and scalability of mission-critical systems that support real-time and high-availability workloads. This is an opportunity to join a team that values innovation, mentorship, and deep technical ownership. You’ll play a key role in defining system architecture, enhancing developer tooling, and driving scalable backend services for cutting-edge training and simulation platforms. What You’ll Do: Lead technical architecture and design reviews , ensuring best-in-class cloud scalability, security, and performance
Partner with engineering leadership to set high standards across code, design, and operational excellence
Mentor engineers, driving continuous improvement in system design and engineering best practices
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and cross-functional Engineering teams to solve impactful technical challenges
Contribute directly to backend service development in modern managed languages (Java, Go, Scala, C#, etc.)
Build and maintain microservices with a focus on high availability and low-latency performance
Improve sprint planning, agile practices, and long-term engineering roadmap development
Leverage open source tools and cloud-native infrastructure to drive speed and reliability across the stack
What You Bring: 8+ years of software engineering experience with a track record of building and scaling complex systems
Backend development experience with one or more of the following: Java, Go, C#, Scala
Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, particularly
AWS or Azure , including
Azure-to-AWS migration
experience
Strong database experience (SQL and NoSQL, especially
Cassandra )
Proven ability to deliver
high-availability, scalable cloud-based microservices
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), observability tooling (logging, metrics, APM), and CI/CD automation
Passion for clean, maintainable code and modern DevOps practices
Strong cross-functional communication skills and interest in mentoring engineers
Ability to work onsite in
Seattle, WA , Tuesday through Friday (remote Mondays)
Nice to Have: Previous experience in mission-critical or safety-related systems
Exposure to simulation or VR technologies
Interest in systems that support training, public sector, or civic operations
Familiarity with containerization, service meshes, and fault-tolerant distributed systems
Compensation & Benefits: Base salary:
$162,825 – $260,520 (based on experience and market location)
Annual bonus + equity participation
Discretionary PTO policy
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid parental leave and wellness programs
Training and professional development options
Onsite snacks, team-building events, and optional public sector ride-alongs
Final compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and location. Total rewards package includes salary, bonus potential, and long-term incentive equity.
Compensation: $162,825-$260,520 per year