Software Engineer II - Device Connectivity Boston, MA
Simplisafe
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About the Role
We're a high-tech home security company that's passionate about protecting the life you've built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. And we've created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career you're building. Ours is a no ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those who we protect. We don't just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here. We're embracing a hybrid work model that enables our teams to split their time between office and home. Hybrid for us means we expect our teams to come together in our state-of-the-art office on two core days, typically Tuesday and Wednesday, to work together in person, and teams can choose where they work for the remainder of the week. We all benefit from flexibility and get to use the best of both worlds to get our work done. SimpliSafe is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Device Connectivity team. This team develops and maintains highly performant and reliable edge services that enable our devices to communicate with our cloud ecosystem, which are critical in keeping our customers' homes secure.
Key Responsibilities
- Build solutions from their inception through to production - from design, development, testing and deployment.
- Use the best tools for the job, creating the right-sized, tested, and reliable services to meet the needs of customers and co-workers.
- Work on microservices, which are small and independent, easy to learn, change, and extend.
- Collaborate and coordinate with various engineering teams within the platform.
- Be a technical contributor on the team, participating in design discussions/decisions and code reviews.
- Support in creating a technical roadmap for the team.
- Serve in an on-call rotation as a first responder for software owned by your team.
Requirements
- Industry experience writing backend services at scale using C++, Go and Python.
- Thorough understanding of foundational web services technologies such as TCP, REST, Protobuf, and JSON.
- Experience with cloud technology (AWS preferred) and designing solutions that leverage its advantages.
- Familiarity with DevOps, Microservices, IoT, Security, and related concepts.
- Collaborative mindset and a passion for technology and learning.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
- Knowledge of data handling technologies such as SQL, AWS IoT, Redis, Amazon SQS, Elasticsearch, Kafka.
- Comfortable with CLI and shell scripting.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS.
Nice to Have
- Experience with multiple programming languages and cutting-edge technologies.
- Experience working in a polyglot development environment.
- Experience with designing scalable and reliable edge services.
- Experience mentoring teammates and helping others perform better.
Qualifications
- Experience writing backend services at scale using C++, Go, and Python.
- Understanding of web services technologies such as TCP, REST, Protobuf, and JSON.
- Experience with cloud solutions, preferably AWS.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
- Knowledge of data handling technologies such as SQL, Redis, Kafka, etc.
- Comfort with CLI and shell scripting.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Benefits & Perks
- A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive.
- A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for you and your family.
- Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change.
Working at Simplisafe
We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We want everyone who works here to thrive and contribute to not only our mission of keeping every home secure, but also to making our workplace safe and supportive for others.
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About Simplisafe
Website
simplisafe.com
Location
Boston, MA
Industry
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
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