Software Engineer, Harbinger Motors

• 3+ years of experience in backend software development, with a strong preference for Go/Golang
• Proven experience designing and implementing event-driven systems and real-time notification pipelines
• Strong experience with cloud infrastructure (especially AWS), including services like EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, SNS, IoT Core
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., AWS CDK, Terraform) for managing cloud resources
• Practical experience with IoT protocols (MQTT, Protobuf) and building real-time systems
• Familiarity with common authentication and security standards (JWT, OAuth2, mTLS, TLS 1.3)
• Experience integrating with third-party APIs and services (e.g., payment gateways, external data sources)
• Strong testing mindset with demonstrated experience writing robust unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and modern development workflows
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable

• Harbinger Motors is seeking a talented and experienced Backend Software Engineer to build the robust, scalable, and secure systems that power our next-generation electric vehicles and connected services
• In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining critical backend infrastructure, data pipelines, and real-time communication systems
• You will work on challenging problems at the intersection of automotive technology, IoT, and cloud computing, directly impacting the performance, safety, and functionality of our vehicles
• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, reliable, and secure backend services and APIs, primarily using Go/Golang
• Build and optimize event-driven systems and real-time notification pipelines to handle high-throughput vehicle data and telemetry
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure (especially AWS) leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., AWS CDK, Terraform) to ensure automated, repeatable deployments and operations
• Develop and integrate with IoT protocols (MQTT, Protobuf) to facilitate real-time communication with our vehicle fleet
• Implement and enforce authentication and security standards (JWT, OAuth2, mTLS, TLS 1.3) to protect sensitive vehicle and customer data
• Integrate seamlessly with third-party APIs and services (e.g., authentication providers, PLM systems, charging networks)
• Champion a strong testing mindset by writing comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and system reliability
• Contribute to and optimize CI/CD pipelines, Dockerization, and other modern development workflows to ensure efficient and automated software delivery
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including embedded software, infotainment, data science, and product management, to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the entire backend stack
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices, actively contributing to architectural discussions and technology choices