Software Engineer - Backend

Nominal, a venture-backed company supported by prominent investors like General Catalyst and Founders Fund, is revolutionizing the testing and validation of complex systems in aerospace and defense. With a team comprising veterans from SpaceX, Palantir, and NASA, we're building cutting-edge software solutions for hardware engineering teams.

As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing high-performance distributed systems for processing telemetry data. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with real-time, large-scale data systems while contributing to projects that push the boundaries of advanced technology. You'll be designing scalable storage solutions and optimizing system performance in a collaborative environment.

The position requires strong expertise in distributed systems and modern programming languages like Java, Go, or Rust. You'll work with cloud services, containerization tools, and various storage solutions while handling real-time data processing challenges. The role offers competitive compensation ($120,000-$180,000) plus equity, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work alongside industry experts.

Join us if you're passionate about building robust backend systems that help engineers test and validate cutting-edge technology safely and efficiently. You'll be part of a team that's making significant impacts in commercial and government aerospace, including direct work with the Department of Defense.