Software Engineer II – Video Platform
SimpliSafeBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted March 2, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
SimpliSafe is a high-tech home security company that's passionate about protecting the life you've built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure.
Job Description
SimpliSafe is hiring a Software Engineer II to work on its video platform. The successful candidate will help build and operate cloud-based systems that power live streaming and video recording for SimpliSafe cameras.
Requirements
- Design, build, and maintain backend services that support live video streaming and recording at scale.
- Write clean, reliable, and well-tested code using modern development tools and practices with a focus on maintainability and long-term ownership.
- Improve system reliability, performance, and observability through thoughtful design and iteration.
- Work with senior engineers to learn and apply best practices for designing and operating distributed systems.
- Participate in operational responsibilities, including on-call rotation, incident response, and post-incident learning.
- Collaborate in design discussions and contribute to technical decisions within the team.
- Document systems and workflows to ensure knowledge is shared and services are easy to evolve.
- Continuously improve existing systems through refactoring, automation, and technical debt reduction.
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package
- Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Annual bonus program
- Equity
- Medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits
