Senior Staff Software Engineer - Cloud Platform

<div><b>About the Role</b><br/><br/>Lytx is building a scalable, cloud-first product platform that integrates large-scale AWS services with hardware-based IoT devices, including in-vehicle gateways and smart cameras. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep technical expertise and architectural understanding to play a key role in designing, building, and operating our cloud platform.<br/><br/>This role is suited for a highly capable, self-directed engineer who can own end-to-end delivery - from backend services and infrastructure to frontend and mobile applications - and who thrives in a fast-moving, agile environment.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities</b><br/><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain <b>scalable backend services</b> running in AWS.</li><li>Contribute to <b>system architecture and technical design</b> for large-scale, distributed cloud deployments.</li><li>Develop and maintain services using <b>Node.js</b> and other backend technologies.</li><li>Work with <b>PostgreSQL</b>, including schema design and query performance optimization.</li><li>Design, implement, and test <b>infrastructure-as-code</b> using AWS CDK.</li><li>Build and maintain <b>frontend applications</b> using <b>React</b>.</li><li>Contribute to <b>mobile applications</b> built with <b>React Native</b> for Android and iOS.</li><li>Develop software components across multiple languages, including:<br/><ul><li>JavaScript / Node.js</li><li>Python</li><li>Rust</li><li>C / C++</li></ul></li><li>Ensure high standards of <b>code quality, testing, reliability, and security</b>.</li><li>Collaborate closely with product, QA, and operations teams while maintaining strong individual ownership.</li><li>Take responsibility for <b>full task ownership</b>, including development, testing, deployment, and production readiness.</li></ul><br/><br/><b>Required Qualifications</b><br/><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in <b>Computer Science</b>, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.</li><li>Senior-level experience in <b>software development</b> for cloud-based systems.</li><li>Strong understanding of <b>distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architecture</b>.</li><li>Deep knowledge of <b>AWS services</b> and cloud-native design patterns.</li><li>Experience writing, testing, and maintaining <b>AWS CDK</b> scripts.</li><li>Expertise in <b>IP networking</b>, including TCP/IP and related protocols.</li><li>Proven ability to work across the <b>full stack</b>: backend, frontend, infrastructure, and deployment.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.</li></ul><br/><br/><b>Preferred Experience</b><br/><ul><li>Large-scale, production cloud platforms.</li><li>IoT, device-integrated, or data-intensive systems.</li><li>CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.</li><li>Performance tuning and observability in cloud environments.</li></ul><br/><br/><b>Personal Attributes</b><br/><ul><li>Highly committed, reliable, and accountable.</li><li>Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Able to own and deliver complex features end-to-end.</li><li>Agile mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills.</li></ul><br/><br/><b>Why Join Us</b><br/><ul><li>Competitive compensation and benefits.</li><li>High-impact role with <b>significant technical ownership</b>.</li><li>Opportunity to work across <b>cloud, data, frontend, mobile, and infrastructure</b>.</li><li>Flexible location: <b>Remote (U.S.) or on-site in San Diego</b>.</li><li>Work on products that combine <b>cloud scale with real-world IoT systems</b>.</li></ul><br/><br/>Benefits:<br/><ul><li>Medical, dental and vision insurance </li><li>Health Savings Account</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>Telehealth</li><li>401(k) and 401(k) match</li><li>Life and AD&D insurance</li><li>Short-Term and Long-Term Disability</li><li>FTO or PTO</li><li>Employee Well-Being program</li><li>11 paid holidays plus 1 inclusive holiday per year</li><li>Volunteer Time Off</li><li>Employee Referral program</li><li>Education Reimbursement Program</li><li>Employee Recognition and Appreciation program</li><li>Additional perk and voluntary benefit programs</li></ul><br/><br/>Salary is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for an incentive compensation plan. The expected hiring salary for this position is:<br/>$183,500.00 - $232,500.00<br/><br/>

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