Senior Software Engineer – Systems & Edge, Real-Time

Derq

Senior Software Engineer developing real-time systems for AI-powered traffic safety solutions. Collaborating on software development, backend services, and integrations to enhance road safety technologies.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇧🇷 BrazilSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing production-grade software systems, with a strong focus on backend services, REST APIs, and real-time data processing. Proficient in troubleshooting complex production issues and optimizing system performance across various environments.

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C++PythonLinux DevelopmentREST API IntegrationCI/CD Practices

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringBackend ServicesReal-Time Data ProcessingMultithreadingConcurrencySystem Performance OptimizationProduction TroubleshootingNetworking FundamentalsGitTesting Frameworks

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsContainerized ApplicationsDistributed SystemsEdge ComputingEmbedded Linux

Industry Keywords

IoT SystemsComputer Vision PipelinesML-Powered SystemsOperational Web ApplicationsMonitoring Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsDNSIoTLinuxPythonTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain production-grade software systems across edge and cloud environments.
Build and optimize real-time data processing pipelines and system services supporting live traffic deployments.
Develop and maintain backend services, REST APIs, and integrations with third-party platforms and services.
Contribute to internal web applications, dashboards, and operational tools used for monitoring and managing deployed systems.
Integrate software with sensors, cameras, traffic controllers, and other edge devices.
Profile, debug, and optimize system performance across application, operating system, and networking layers.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in distributed and real-time environments.
Improve system observability through logging, monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tracking.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and automation tooling.
Collaborate with ML, QA, deployment, and product teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in software engineering or a related field
Strong experience with C++, Python, or both.
Solid Linux development experience.
Experience building, maintaining, or integrating backend services, REST APIs, and web applications.
Experience working with third-party APIs and software integrations.
Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, system performance, and production troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and secure connectivity.
Experience with Git, testing frameworks, and CI/CD practices.
Experience with cloud platforms, containerized applications, or distributed systems is a plus.
Exposure to edge computing, embedded Linux, hardware integration, sensors, or IoT systems is a plus.
Familiarity with frontend technologies, internal tooling, dashboards, or operational web applications is a plus.
Familiarity with computer vision pipelines or ML-powered systems is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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SaaS Derq is an MIT spinoff that develops AI-powered intelligent transportation systems to improve road safety and optimize traffic flow. Its hardware-agnostic platform uses computer vision, machine learning, and sensor fusion to detect, track, and predict road user behavior in real time, integrating with existing sensors, traffic controllers, and V2X technologies. Derq offers cloud-based analytics and real-time alerting products (Derq INSIGHT and Derq SENSE) for cities and agencies, focusing on reducing collisions, identifying safety hotspots, and improving traffic performance. Senior Software Engineer – Systems & Edge, Real-Time 🔥 1 hour ago 🇧🇷 Brazil – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior ⚙️ Systems Engineer Cloud Distributed Systems DNS IoT Linux Python TCP/IP Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Design, develop, and maintain production-grade software systems across edge and cloud environments.
Build and optimize real-time data processing pipelines and system services supporting live traffic deployments.
Develop and maintain backend services, REST APIs, and integrations with third-party platforms and services.
Contribute to internal web applications, dashboards, and operational tools used for monitoring and managing deployed systems.
Integrate software with sensors, cameras, traffic controllers, and other edge devices.
Profile, debug, and optimize system performance across application, operating system, and networking layers.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in distributed and real-time environments.
Improve system observability through logging, monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tracking.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and automation tooling.
Collaborate with ML, QA, deployment, and product teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions. 🎯 Requirements
8+ years of experience in software engineering or a related field
Strong experience with C++, Python, or both.
Solid Linux development experience.
Experience building, maintaining, or integrating backend services, REST APIs, and web applications.
Experience working with third-party APIs and software integrations.
Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, system performance, and production troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and secure connectivity.
Experience with Git, testing frameworks, and CI/CD practices.
Experience with cloud platforms, containerized applications, or distributed systems is a plus.
Exposure to edge computing, embedded Linux, hardware integration, sensors, or IoT systems is a plus.
Familiarity with frontend technologies, internal tooling, dashboards, or operational web applications is a plus.
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