Staff Backend Software Engineer, Cyngn
$190-246.3k
+ Stock Options. Salary applicable to Bay area applicants and may differ for other locations
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Industrial autonomous vehicle technology
Open for applications
Industrial autonomous vehicle technology
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$190-246.3k
+ Stock Options. Salary applicable to Bay area applicants and may differ for other locations
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To address significant challenges facing industrial organizations today, such as labor shortages and costly safety incidents.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on backend systems and distributed architectures
- Extensive experience in building and scaling cloud-native SaaS platforms, preferably in the IoT or robotics domains
- Expert-level proficiency in at least one of Python, Go, Java, or C++, with working knowledge of others
- Deep understanding of cloud technologies and services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Proven experience with event-driven architectures and message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache Pulsar)
- Strong background in database design and optimization, including both SQL and NoSQL solutions
- Proficiency in developing scalable WebSocket-based real-time communication systems
- Expertise in developing real-time data processing pipelines and analytics systems
- Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices (e.g., Terraform, GitOps)
- Track record of leading development teams and mentoring junior developers
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to optimize complex systems
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong collaboration skills with a low ego
Desirable
- Experience with IoT platforms, robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS), or autonomous vehicle technologies
- Solid understanding of network protocols and communication standards relevant to IoT and autonomous systems
- Knowledge of AMQP, MQTT, DDS, or other IoT-specific communication protocols
- Experience with time-series databases (e.g., InfluxDB, TimescaleDB) for handling large volumes of sensor data
- Familiarity with edge computing and fog architectures
- Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded software development
- Expertise in building and maintaining scalable API platforms
- Experience with geospatial data processing and mapping technologies
- Knowledge of fleet management software and vehicle telematics systems
- Experience with simulation environments for autonomous systems testing
What the job involves
- As the Staff Software Engineer for our SaaS platform team, you will be crucial in developing Cyngn's cutting-edge fleet management system for autonomous industrial vehicles
- You'll collaborate with product and engineering teams to design, implement, deploy, and maintain a robust cloud-based solution that enables real-time control and monitoring of autonomous vehicles in the field
- Your expertise will be instrumental in creating a scalable, high-performance system that empowers our customers to optimize their automated workflows and maximize operational efficiency
- Architect and lead the development of a sophisticated, cloud-native fleet management system capable of real-time control and monitoring of numerous autonomous vehicles
- Design and implement scalable, distributed systems that can handle high-volume, real-time data processing and decision-making
- Develop robust APIs and microservices to support integration with various autonomous vehicle platforms and customer systems
- Create efficient algorithms for route optimization, task scheduling, and resource allocation across vehicle fleets
- Implement advanced data analytics and machine learning capabilities to provide predictive maintenance, performance optimization, and business intelligence features
- Ensure system reliability, security, and compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Lead a team of skilled engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, code quality, and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and customers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to the technical growth of the engineering team
- Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Engage with customers to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements
Our take
From the switch from manual driving to automatic in the 40s, and now the rise of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the past 5-10 years, cars have come a long way. While much of the attention has focused on consumer-facing self-driving cars, it's often overlooked how many industrial vehicles are now capable of operating, at least in part, without direct driver control.
Cyngn is a well-established company providing autonomous vehicles solutions for these environments. Its DriveMod product is designed to integrate with existing workflows, allowing businesses to introduce automation without major infrastructure changes. Rather than focusing purely on capability, the company emphasizes practical deployment, aiming to deliver systems that can reliably handle real-world industrial tasks.
Cyngn has raised significant funding since its founding in 2009, reflecting both the strength of its technology and continued investor confidence. Alongside partnerships with companies like US Continental and Jtec Industries, the business is still actively securing new capital, with a recent $8.65M raise aimed at supporting further development and scaling its autonomous solutions,. With DriveMod already deployed across vehicles like tuggers and forklifts, Cyngn is positioning itself to capitalize on growing demand from industrial and logistics operators looking to address labor shortages and improve safety through automation.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
22% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Mar 2015
$85m
SERIES C
Dec 2013
$23m
SERIES B
Total funding: $115m
Company HQ
Mountain View, CA
Leadership
Lior Tal
(CEO)Lior joined Cyngn in 2016 as COO, moving into the role of CEO that same year. Previously, he spent over 5 years at Facebook as a Director of Growth & Partnerships. He also founded Snaptu where he served as the company's VP of Business Development for nearly 4 years.
Natalie Russell
(CFO)Natalie joined Cyngn in 2023 as the Director of Accounting, she then became the Interim CFO in January 2025 and became CFO later that same year. Previously, she was a Technical Accounting Manager at SOAProjects. She also spent over 5 years at EY in various Audit roles.
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