Senior/Staff Backend Engineer

Description

• Lead design and development of integrations with CAD vendors’ scripting systems and file formats. • Define and extend Quilter’s internal PCB representation for compatibility across tools. • Build robust APIs and backend services to abstract away CAD complexity for downstream teams. • Collaborate with ML, EDA, and electrical engineering experts to ensure seamless interoperability. • Provide technical leadership on architecture, testing, and best practices. • Mentor junior engineers and help shape the culture of the File I/O team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with significant time in backend roles. • Expert-level proficiency in Python (required) and strong fluency in TypeScript/JavaScript, React, and modern backend frameworks. • Proven experience leading complex integration projects or working with large/ambiguous data models. • Strong system design skills, including API design and distributed system reliability. • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of cross-functional influence. • Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-ownership startup environment.

Benefits

• Interesting and challenging work • Competitive salary and equity benefits • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Regular team events and offsites (~2x / year) • Unlimited paid time off • Paid parental leave

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