Backend Software Engineer – Software Architecture

Pickle Robot Company

Backend Software Engineer developing scalable backend systems for real-world robotic workflows at Pickle Robot. Collaborating with robotics engineers and owning projects end-to-end in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeCharlestown • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $177,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGoJavaPythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and implementation of backend projects, working independently with strategic guidance.
Help the architect understand how data flows through the system — how it's stored, moved, and ultimately consumed
Design architectural solutions that keep the system maintainable over the long term.
Develop scalable, reliable, and performant systems using Python and/or C++
Build and maintain event-driven, messaging-based architectures
Collaborate closely with robotics engineers to integrate backend systems with real-world workflows
Improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability across services
Share knowledge across the team and elevate engineering standards through code reviews and technical discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in backend or distributed systems engineering
Strong programming experience in Python
Proficiency in at least one other strongly typed language — C++ preferred, though others used in robotics (e.g., Rust, Go, Java) are welcome
Strong understanding of software architecture, concurrency, and distributed system design
Experience building or supporting event-driven systems, messaging frameworks, or service-oriented architectures
A clear communicator who can work independently and help teammates grow
Experience developing systems that interface with hardware, robotics, or real-world operational environments is a plus
Stand-out candidates will have one or more of the following: Experience in robotics or an adjacent industry (hardware, low-latency systems) with a software architecture focus, Experience working across multiple programming languages, Experience with real-time systems, Experience managing large volumes of data, Deep knowledge of robotics middleware (e.g., ROS, Zenoh, DDS), Deep knowledge of GPUs

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, & vision insurance
unlimited vacation
all federal and state holidays
401K contributions of 5% your salary
travel supplies and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonC++RustGoJavasoftware architectureconcurrencydistributed system designevent-driven systemsmessaging frameworks

Soft Skills

clear communicatorindependent workteam collaborationknowledge sharingcode reviewstechnical discussions