Software Engineer, Core Services & Resilience; Backend Full Stack

Senior Software Engineer, Core Services & Resilience (Backend Full Stack)

New York, NY

Viam helps companies unlock the power of AI, data and automation in the physical world. We provide a single platform for engineers of all disciplines to solve problems together and build solutions that are fast and future-proof. Viam powers solutions across robotics, food and beverage, climate tech, marine, industrial manufacturing, and more. Founded in 2020 by former Mongo

DB co-founder and CTO Eliot Horowitz, Viam is headquartered in New York City.

Role overview
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Core Services & Resilience builds the cloud systems and backend services that allow users to configure, monitor, and control physical robots or devices  are looking for a Senior or Staff Engineer to weigh in on architectural decisions, build business critical features and provide mentorship to more junior engineers. Past projects include triggers, billing feature enhancements, splitting out a macroservice from the app monolith, and implementing a shared background job queue.

Tech Stack: Backend-focused stack using Golang, Mongo

DB, and Linux in GCP. Frontend work is minimal and uses simple experiences with Svelte and Vue.

Why this role might excite you:

• Architect and scale cloud services and distributed systems that form the foundation of the Viam platform.
• Mentor engineers, provide thoughtful code reviews, and contribute to a team culture of inclusion and creativity.
• Gain exposure to robotics, Internet of Things, and AI.

• Shape broader application architecture and technical roadmap.
• Propose and implement the application's gRPC API and core features (e.g., scheduling, distributed cron, robot logs, billing, triggers).
• Build internal tools and services used by other teams to accelerate feature delivery.
• Support user authentication and access management within the Viam application.

• Has full-stack experience with a focus on backend development.
• Has engineered resilient backend systems across cloud services, distributed environments, and modern web architectures.
• Embraces evolving goals and creative problem solving.
• Enjoys mentorship and cross-team collaboration.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment with shared ownership and in-person teamwork.

Compensation
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The starting salary for this role is between $180-205K/year.

• Comprehensive total rewards package including equity, health benefits, and more.
• 100% covered medical/dental/vision insurance plans, commuter benefits.
• 25 days paid vacation and generous holiday observances.
• Free lunch on working days in the office.
• One Medical Membership;
  Citi Bike memberships.
• Monthly wellness stipend for fitness-related items.
• Paid parental leave; reproductive health benefits including fertility and travel benefits.

• Vision Driven
• Collaborate Openly
• Act Decisively
• Succeed Through Diversity
• Hold Ourselves Accountable
• Lead with Curiosity

EEO and Agency notice
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To all recruitment agencies:
Viam does not accept unsolicited resumes. Viam is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status. This job description includes standard EEO information as required.