Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company, as indicated by the phrase 'for our client' and the lack of direct company branding in the description.
Job overview
The Senior Software Engineer role involves designing and optimizing distributed software systems for a robotics unicorn focused on intelligent automation in warehouses and retail operations, impacting supply chain efficiency.
Responsibilities and impact
The engineer will design and implement Erlang-based scalable systems, lead feature development, collaborate on technical roadmaps, optimize algorithms, mentor team members, and validate system performance through testing.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have 3+ years of software development experience, strong Erlang skills, knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, REST APIs, RDBMS/SQL, and software design principles; experience with real-time systems and CI/CD is a plus.
Company information
The client is a Silicon Valley robotics unicorn with over $500 million in funding, specializing in machine learning and intelligent automation for large-scale warehouses and retail.
Job location and travel
The job is based in Silicon Valley, focusing on robotics and automation platforms.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge machine learning and robotics technology, building fault-tolerant, high-performance distributed systems using Erlang.
Company overview
FlairX is a technology company specializing in smart home solutions, particularly focused on universal remote control devices and software that enable seamless integration and management of various entertainment and smart home products. The company generates revenue through the sale of its hardware devices, such as smart remotes and hubs, as well as subscriptions for advanced app features and integrations. Founded by a team with backgrounds in consumer electronics and IoT, FlairX has positioned itself as an innovator in simplifying home automation for consumers. Its products are compatible with a wide range of brands, aiming to unify control across TVs, streaming devices, and smart home systems. Candidates should be aware of FlairX’s emphasis on user-friendly design, interoperability, and its growing presence in the connected home market.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your hands-on Erlang experience, emphasizing your knowledge of its concurrency model, distributed systems, and fault-tolerant design to align with FlairX’s focus on scalable automation platforms.
Showcase your experience with microservices architecture, REST APIs, and RDBMS/SQL in production environments, as well as your ability to optimize algorithms and contribute to technical roadmaps, which are critical for this role.
Apply through multiple channels including FlairX’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to increase your chances of being noticed for the Senior Software Engineer position at this robotics unicorn.
Connect with current engineers or managers in FlairX’s robotics or software engineering divisions on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent projects related to robotic orchestration or mentioning your enthusiasm for their machine learning-driven automation systems.
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