Software Engineer - Backend
NominalAustin, Texas, United States • New York, New York, United States • Los Angeles, California, United States
Posted October 29, 2024
120000 - 200000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Nominal develops critical software tools for hardware teams, enabling rapid testing and iteration similar to software teams. With a strong foundation in aerospace and defense, Nominal empowers engineers to continuously monitor, validate, and deploy mission-critical hardware innovations, revolutionizing the industry's approach to building and operating complex systems.
Job Description
Nominal is a venture-backed company building software and data solutions for organizations testing complex systems like drones and rocket engines. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will develop and maintain high-performance distributed systems for processing and storing telemetry data, design scalable storage solutions, optimize system performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- 4+ years building and maintaining distributed systems with a focus on performance and reliability.
- Strong with languages like Java, Go, or Rust, and comfortable writing clean, maintainable code.
- Practical experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
- Understanding of storage solutions—Parquet, Druid, InfluxDB, ClickHouse, TimescaleDB, or similar— and experience with real-time data and telemetry systems.
- Familiarity with technologies like Apache Arrow, Kafka, Spark, or Flink, plus experience with distributed databases.
- Ability to explain your ideas clearly to others, whether they’re technical or non-technical.
Benefits
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO and sick leave
- Free lunch, snacks, and coffee
- Professional Development Stipend
- Annual company retreat
