Software Engineer II
About The Position
Welcome to Backburner Labs Metal to Mobile Some companies build software. Others build hardware. We build whatever the problem demands. Backburner Labs is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy where mechanical, electrical, systems, and software engineers work together to solve complex technical challenges. From embedded systems and industrial automation to robotics, medical devices, IoT, cloud platforms, and AI-enabled applications, we help our clients build products that often don't exist yet. Our clients come to us when the engineering is difficult, the timeline is ambitious, and there isn't a roadmap waiting to be followed. They're looking for engineers who can create one. If that sounds exciting rather than intimidating, you'll probably enjoy working here. You'll collaborate with talented engineers across disciplines, influence technical decisions, learn new technologies, and help turn ideas on a whiteboard into products used in the real world. We move quickly, trust our engineers, and expect everyone to contribute ideas, not just code, designs, or specifications. If you're the kind of engineer who asks, "What's the hardest problem we're solving?" before asking, "What's the tech stack?", you'll probably feel right at home. Come build what doesn't exist yet.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 2-4 years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages used by the team to include: C, C++, C#, and Python
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
- Experience with version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to debug complex issues and optimize code for performance and maintainability
- Understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs or other service interfaces
- Familiarity with database design and optimization (SQL and/or NoSQL)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of security best practices and performance optimization techniques
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
- Contributions to open source projects or technical writing
Responsibilities
- Design and implement moderately complex features and systems with minimal guidance
- Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code that follows team standards and demonstrates strong engineering judgment
- Lead code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and junior engineers
- Collaborate proactively with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and propose technical solutions
- Debug and resolve issues across development, staging, and production environments independently
- Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests along with technical documentation
- Participate actively in technical discussions, architecture reviews, and system design conversations
- Mentor Software Engineer I team members through pairing, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
- Contribute to team processes and tooling improvements
- Take ownership of components or subsystems, including ongoing maintenance and improvement
Benefits
- Full-time employee status
- Equal opportunity employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
