Staff Software Engineer - Backend

Cyngn is a publicly traded autonomous vehicle company seeking a Staff Software Engineer to develop its cutting-edge fleet management system. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of software development experience, expertise in cloud technologies, and a strong background in database design and optimization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience
• Extensive experience in building and scaling cloud-native SaaS platforms
• Expert-level proficiency in at least one of Python, Go, Java, or C++, with working knowledge of others
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies and services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proven experience with event-driven architectures and message queuing systems
• Strong background in database design and optimization, including both SQL and NoSQL solutions
• Proficiency in developing scalable WebSocket-based real-time communication systems
• Expertise in developing real-time data processing pipelines and analytics systems
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices
• Track record of leading development teams and mentoring junior developers
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to optimize complex systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong collaboration skills with a low ego

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life, Short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Company 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible vacation policy
• Remote or hybrid work opportunities
• Stock options for all full-time employees
• Sabbatical leave opportunity after five years with the company
• Paid Parental Leave
• Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees