Backend Software Engineer (Staff/Principal) Seeq creates cutting-edge data analytics software for industrial process data, serving sectors like pharmaceuticals, energy, and manufacturing. Our core product is a robust calculation engine capable of executing advanced math and machine learning algorithms on streaming time-series data. By leveraging generative AI, we enhance usability and accelerate outcomes for our users.As a fully remote company, Seeq fosters collaboration using tools like Zoom, Slack, and our own Qube Virtual Office. With a focus on agile principles, our team of talented engineers is dedicated to building products that exceed customer expectations while nurturing a supportive, collaborative environment.What You Will DoAs a Staff+ Software Engineer at Seeq, you will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction and architecture of our software platform. You will lead the design and development of complex software systems, working closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers. You will mentor and coach junior engineers, guiding them in best practices and helping them grow their skills. You will be a technical leader, driving innovation and spearheading the implementation of new technologies and frameworks.What We’re Looking ForYou’re passionate about crafting exceptional software, you revel in the art of designing and building with elegance, extensibility, and maintainability as your guiding principles.You’re renowned as one of the most productive engineers in your company, set apart by your commitment to continuous improvement. Always striving to perfect your craft, you excel as a teammate, consistently coming up with innovative solutions. You possess an innate ability to identify areas for improvement without waiting for them to be pointed out. Your track record includes swift product and feature deliveries, showcasing proficiency in a continuous delivery model.You’re meticulous and detail-oriented, advocating for unit testing, continuous integration, and elegant solutions. Bugs are your adversaries, and you take pleasure in immediately addressing them. Eliminating technical debt while refactoring code excites you.You’re eager to collaborate through pair programming and contribute to team acceleration; you consistently review and provide actionable feedback on code. Your passion extends to being one of the most product- and user-focused engineers. Because you actively engage with customers, you can articulate the rationale behind features and explain pain points for your fellow engineers.You’re adaptable, versatile, and quick to learn: you bring fresh technologies and methodologies to the team, establishing yourself as a technological thought leader. Your influence is felt as you mentor colleagues, meeting deadlines through effective planning, prioritization, and accurate estimates.Knowledge of backend technologies such as a JVM language like Kotlin, Node.js, GraphQL allows you to build and debug reliable, maintainable, and extensible applications from browser to database. Your proficiency extends to databases, distributed computing, and cloud platforms, with deep expertise in at least one of these technologies.You’re driven by a desire for impact beyond individual contributions; you possess a holistic view, working seamlessly across boundaries for the benefit of the product and its users. Proactive in seeking and providing feedback, you maintain open communication about growth opportunities with your manager(s) and colleagues.A Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in computer science, software engineering, or a related fieldSubstantial professional experience in software development, with a solid record of designing, building and evolving complex software systems over a period of yearsDemonstrate a strong understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practicesExpertise in one or more programming languages, such as Java, Kotlin, Rust, C++, etcExpertise in backend development for data-intensive applicationsExperience working with databases such as Postgres or MySQLExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with great attention to detailProven leadership skills, with the ability to guide and mentor junior engineersExcellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environmentFamiliarity with agile development methodologies and tools, such as Scrum or KanbanSeeq is a remote-first (and only) company founded by serial entrepreneurs. Our executive team and board of directors have extensive experience with successful startup ventures in high-growth environments.We are founded on the idea that companies need better solutions for quickly and easily getting business insight from their industrial process data. Our mission is to provide software and services that convert that data into meaningful information that the business can use to improve profitability and sustainability.We have a wonderful, kind-hearted, talented team that loves to collaborate, lead by example, and exceed our customers’ expectations. We are certified as a great place to work, and included in the Technology Fast 500 and Inc. Magazine’s Best Places to Work.The Perks of Working at SeeqCompetitive salary plus bonus incentives$170,000 - 205,000 USD. Salary range for US-based; local adjustments for other countries.Benefits:12-week paid Seeq family leaveUnlimited PTOInternet and mobile phone reimbursementsAnnual company meetups4-week paid sabbatical every 7 years at SeeqMedical benefitsGroup term life insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insurance pre-tax benefitsVoluntary vision and dental (including orthodontia)Vacation bonus programEmployee Assistance Program for coaching, counseling, and wellnessGenerous home office allowanceThe best co-workers (we've analyzed the data, so we know it's true.)Pet-friendly workspace (your dog will be so happy to