Sr. Software Engineer, Backend

The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub-millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control. With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital , Carbon Robotics is driving innovation. As a no-nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.  Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.  Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together. YouTube | X | Instagram | LinkedIn | News As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Carbon Robotics you will work alongside your software, mechanical and electrical peers to build AI and robotics products. In particular, you will be involved in the design and implementations of services running in our cloud. You’ll do whatever it takes - which might include going to the farm - to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products . What you’ll do: Partner with Engineering teams to build and scale cloud and on-prem infrastructure software to support our revolutionary Laser Weeding solution and future products.  Quickly build and troubleshoot applications and tooling to support a dynamic and continuous machine learning model training pipeline with ownership and collaboration What you will build will provide remote monitoring and visibility to our fleet of Robots located around the globe. Drive decision through project planning, task delegation and leading problem solving efforts to reiterate quickly Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success: 5+ years of professional experience (2+ years for mid-level) developing and deploying distributed systems and services using Golang or Python, with a minimum of 2 years using Golang Proficiency with relational databases (Postgres/MySQL/Sqlite) and experience with non-relational databases Proficiency with web services (REST/GRPC) and AWS or other similar cloud providers Exposure to Deep Learning Pipelines General knowledge of Linux, Docker, and networking concepts Bonus: expertise in building and testing code with clear interfaces and isolation Effective verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in multidisciplinary teams BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience) Qualified applicants will receive a short survey after applying to help the team learn more about you. Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted.  The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre-IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for similar work. Carbon Robotics' base salary pay range: $190,000 — $225,000 USD Why would you join Carbon Robotics? Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems . Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do.  Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag-Tech industry. We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including: Competitive salaries Pre-IPO Stock Options Generous Benefits: Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA Virtual Care - Doctor on Demand Employee Assistance Program Mental Health HRA Restricted Healthcare Travel support Menopause Support Life Insurance Long Term Disability Flexible PTO 401(k) plan Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Work Culture: Be a part of an