Sr. Software Engineer (Back End)

About the role

The Wonder Robotics team is a core pillar of our innovation strategy. We build the automation solutions that enable incredible variety and culinary authenticity in our kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions that manage complex state across multiple distributed systems and guarantee zero data loss in mission-critical workflows, particularly around order fulfillment, robotic communication, and human-machine interaction.
• Design new infrastructure that spans the cloud and on-premise resources, including event-driven architectures, Postgres databases, WebSocket protocols, and containerized applications.
• Produce high-quality software, uphold reliability, advocate for iterative review and testing procedures, manage the release process, and continue to monitor performance.
• Guide technical outcomes by planning how to build new features, considering product requirements, assessing tradeoffs, and collaborating with peers, specifying the tasks needed to complete a project.
• Improve processes by bringing industry-best practices to the team, automating repetitive tasks, and having a learn-forward attitude.
• Communicate effectively by writing thorough and clear specs, filling gaps in documentation, and providing, seeking, and incorporating feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building highly concurrent, distributed systems and shipping them to production.
• Strong system design skills, a product-focused mindset, and a track record of owning features end-to-end.
• Proficiency in Elixir, including OTP, and the Phoenix framework.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL and relational database design.
• Experience designing, building, and consuming WebSocket events, REST APIs, webhooks, and other message-based systems.
• Experience designing and deploying infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (using Terraform).
• A pragmatic approach to problem-solving and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical obstacles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate technical discussions with product, design, and operations partners.

Qualifications

• This role requires a minimum of 3 days a week in the office, with additional days as needed based on project demands.
• The role is based in our Boston office in Charlestown, MA.
• Boston: $176,000 - $183,500

Skills

• Elixir
• Phoenix Framework
• PostgreSQL
• WebSocket
• Terraform

Benefits

• Competitive salary package including equity and 401K.
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Many benefits and perks not listed.

Pay

Boston: $176,000 - $183,500

Schedule

This role requires a minimum of 3 days a week in the office, with additional days as needed based on project demands. The role is based in our Boston office in Charlestown, MA.