Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Wherobots, founded by the original creators of Apache Sedona, is revolutionizing the geospatial data industry with their innovative cloud database and analytics platform. They are seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to join their backend team in building the geospatial cloud database of the future.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a 100% cloud-native environment, utilizing modern tools like Python, Java, and Golang services deployed on Kubernetes. The position focuses on designing and implementing scalable backend systems that power their innovative geospatial database and cloud environment.

As a backend engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the architecture of distributed systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high performance and reliability of the infrastructure. The role requires strong technical expertise with at least 5 years of experience in backend development and proficiency in modern programming languages.

The company offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $150,000 to $275,000, along with equity and comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage and unlimited PTO. While they're establishing engineering hubs in San Francisco and Seattle, they provide flexible working arrangements including remote options.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about geospatial technology to join a fast-growing company that's helping industries from logistics to climate tech harness the power of location-enabled data. The role combines technical challenges with real-world impact, making it ideal for those looking to push the boundaries of geospatial computing.