Senior Software Engineer

Pilot

Senior Software Engineer developing and maintaining enterprise software solutions at Pilot. Working with Go, PHP, and TypeScript in a hybrid environment focused on business objectives.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerGoGRPCJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPHPPrometheusSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain new and existing services using Go, PHP, SQL, and TypeScript, working in an AI-augmented development environment
Enhance infrastructure and site reliability by leveraging Kubernetes, Docker, Envoy, Prometheus, and Jenkins, while contributing directly to infrastructure roadmapping and architectural decisions
Directly engage with and understand business processes, objectives, workflows, and strategy, not just code
Architect and implement solutions to key business challenges in collaboration with technical leaders, applying deep knowledge of both technical and operational processes to deliver scalable, secure, effective outcomes
Design and build integrations across internal systems, third-party APIs, and SaaS platforms to streamline workflows and improve data flow

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of professional experience designing, building, and evolving enterprise software systems
2+ years of enterprise development experience in Go with demonstrated expertise; additional experience with PHP and TypeScript is preferred
Strong foundation in object-oriented design principles and design patterns, with deep experience architecting and operating microservice-based systems
Experience working in an AI-augmented development environment and proficiency with modern AI coding tools such as Claude Code.
Hands-on experience deploying, administering, and maintaining systems using Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub, gRPC, and CI/CD pipelines
Strong knowledge of relational database design
Familiarity with networking fundamentals (VLANs, subnets, IP addressing, BGP) is advantageous
Excellent communicator with a track record of working cross-functionally
Proven ability to understand broad aspects of a business (e.g., accounting, customer support, sales) and apply technical expertise to solve real operational problems
Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and proficiency with shell environments
Experience with the SiteTracker project management platform is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Commuter & Wellness Reimbursement
Competitive PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

GoPHPSQLTypeScriptKubernetesDockerEnvoyPrometheusJenkinsmicroservice architecture

Soft Skills

excellent communicatorcross-functional collaborationbusiness process understandingproblem-solvingstrategic thinking