Software Engineer V

Location: Redmond, WA (open to Burlingame or NYC) – onsite. Duration: 6 months. Compensation: $59–$79/hour. Work authorization: US Citizen, GC Holders, or authorized to work in the U.S.

About the role

Design and develop high-performance backend software for the company’s Wearables Interfaces Group. Build and optimize distributed systems with a strong focus on scalability and backend architecture. Develop production-quality C++ code using asynchronous programming techniques and advanced memory management. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams while delivering against daily technical milestones. Participate in technical discussions and contribute to scalable system design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance backend software for wearables interfaces.
• Build and optimize distributed systems with a focus on scalability and backend architecture.
• Develop production-quality C++ code using asynchronous programming and advanced memory management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to meet daily technical milestones.
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute to scalable system design.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience (7+ years may be considered with strong preferred skills).
• Expert-level C++ development.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems.
• Experience with backend system architecture.
• Knowledge of horizontal scaling and scalable system design.
• Experience with asynchronous programming.
• Strong understanding of C++ pointers and memory management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid software engineering background (lack of one is an immediate disqualifier).

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP).
• Experience building similar systems at competitors such as Amazon Alexa or comparable organizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits.
• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) retirement plan.