Software Engineer

Join Our Innovative Team as a Software Engineer
Are you passionate about building scalable, resilient systems that push the boundaries of technology? We're seeking a talented Software Engineer to be a key player in transforming data infrastructure and advancing our long-term engineering goals. If you're eager to work in a dynamic, inclusive environment where your skills make a real impact, this is your opportunity to thrive.
What You'll Do:

• Lead the migration of complex data systems from PostgreSQL to DynamoDB.
• Design, deploy, and optimize highly available architectures using Terraform.
• Contribute to shaping the company's technical roadmap and architecture initiatives.
• Collaborate seamlessly across cross-functional teams, including engineering, Product, and Program Management.
• Develop robust microservices using Kotlin and Python to meet high-performance standards.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record shipping large-scale backend services to production.
• Expertise in Kotlin, Spring Boot, REST API design, and databases.
• Strong background in cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS services such as DynamoDB, IAM, and PostgreSQL.
• Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience in transportation, robotics, logistics, or autonomous vehicle sectors.
• Familiarity with protocol buffers (protobufs), gRPC, and LLM-based coding tools like Claude Code.
• Knowledge of observability frameworks like OpenTelemetry and Grafana.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Extensive hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures and multi-region deployments.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work onsite in Foster City, CA.
• Successful completion of background checks and drug screening.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates. If you're excited to innovate and grow with us, don't wait-apply now and become a vital part of our visionary team!
Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who bring varied experiences and perspectives to apply.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $77 - $110 per hour based on qualifications and experience.