Applied Invention
Software Engineer - Back-end
Applied Invention, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Applied Invention is a multi-disciplinary innovation company that partners with corporations to design and build new technologies to help them grow and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
We are a group of experienced technologists that have especially strong skills in building complex systems that incorporate data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learning, distributed sensors, robotics, and data visualization. We work at the speed of a startup, with quality that comes from years of working together as a cohesive team.
Our relationships with our partners, primarily Fortune 1000 companies, are confidential and encompass a broad range of industries including agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, information technology, energy, medical and healthcare. We will only work with one company in each industry.
If you're interested in helping us build systems which will empower farmers to grow crops more efficiently and sustainably, we would love to hear from you.
If you are a self-starter who shares our passion for solving problems that matter, for pushing the limits of what's possible, and for asking hard questions, we want to meet you!
Description
We are looking for a backend engineer with experience on a variety of server-side architectures to develop controlled environment systems and tools for the next generation of greenhouse technologies. This is an opportunity to architect, design, develop and test, as well as engage in other activities such as code reviews, customer meetings and prototyping in support of a variety of the company's projects. The role offers the opportunity to expand into areas such as: robotics, control systems, embedded systems, big data and machine learning.
Responsibilities
Design and build data pipelines and services that support greenhouse management operations Work with the front end engineering team to determine requirements and implement end to end solutions Integrate with other back-end infrastructure that is distributed on premises and in cloud Help architect high throughput databases that support plant growth and business tracking Support CI/CD and deployment processes Analyze and solve problems across all levels of the stack Produce clean, secure, testable, maintainable, reusable, well-documented code Experience & Skills
BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related subject 4+ years of back-end development experience Fluency in relational database technology (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) Experience in designing and implementing APIs, with familiarity in micro-services oriented architecture Server-side development experience in Python or similar languages (Java, .NET, Golang) Automated build platforms/continuous integration experience and knowledge Able to jump into new or existing code bases & learn new technologies and skills quickly Experience collaborating with a Product owner, UX designer, or Requirements Analyst, etc. Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management, interpersonal and team participation skills Experience with the following areas is a plus: Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes); Front end framework development experience (React, Angular, Vue); Robotics, ROS Spatial systems; Machine learning; Automated deployment (CI/CD, Terraform)
Applied Invention is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation and thoughtfully consider a wide range of factors when determining individual compensation. The expected base annual salary range for this role is between $110,000 and 135,000.
We are a group of experienced technologists that have especially strong skills in building complex systems that incorporate data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learning, distributed sensors, robotics, and data visualization. We work at the speed of a startup, with quality that comes from years of working together as a cohesive team.
Our relationships with our partners, primarily Fortune 1000 companies, are confidential and encompass a broad range of industries including agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, information technology, energy, medical and healthcare. We will only work with one company in each industry.
If you're interested in helping us build systems which will empower farmers to grow crops more efficiently and sustainably, we would love to hear from you.
If you are a self-starter who shares our passion for solving problems that matter, for pushing the limits of what's possible, and for asking hard questions, we want to meet you!
Description
We are looking for a backend engineer with experience on a variety of server-side architectures to develop controlled environment systems and tools for the next generation of greenhouse technologies. This is an opportunity to architect, design, develop and test, as well as engage in other activities such as code reviews, customer meetings and prototyping in support of a variety of the company's projects. The role offers the opportunity to expand into areas such as: robotics, control systems, embedded systems, big data and machine learning.
Responsibilities
Design and build data pipelines and services that support greenhouse management operations Work with the front end engineering team to determine requirements and implement end to end solutions Integrate with other back-end infrastructure that is distributed on premises and in cloud Help architect high throughput databases that support plant growth and business tracking Support CI/CD and deployment processes Analyze and solve problems across all levels of the stack Produce clean, secure, testable, maintainable, reusable, well-documented code Experience & Skills
BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related subject 4+ years of back-end development experience Fluency in relational database technology (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) Experience in designing and implementing APIs, with familiarity in micro-services oriented architecture Server-side development experience in Python or similar languages (Java, .NET, Golang) Automated build platforms/continuous integration experience and knowledge Able to jump into new or existing code bases & learn new technologies and skills quickly Experience collaborating with a Product owner, UX designer, or Requirements Analyst, etc. Excellent communication (written and verbal), time management, interpersonal and team participation skills Experience with the following areas is a plus: Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes); Front end framework development experience (React, Angular, Vue); Robotics, ROS Spatial systems; Machine learning; Automated deployment (CI/CD, Terraform)
Applied Invention is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation and thoughtfully consider a wide range of factors when determining individual compensation. The expected base annual salary range for this role is between $110,000 and 135,000.