Flexcompute · 1 day ago
Senior Backend Software Engineer
Watertown, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelFlexcompute is leading the transformation of engineering simulation with their revolutionary ultra-fast simulation technology. They are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design and implement scalable solutions for their advanced EM simulation platform, focusing on API unification, data management, and cloud integration.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologySimulation
Responsibilities
Contribute to general software development efforts, such as API unification, simulation data management (e.g., caching, syncing, storage), and scripting improvements
Collaborate with EM and infrastructure teams to implement simulation-specific solutions, including enhancements to back-end/scheduler integrations and Python front-end functionality
Improve our task pipelines through an innovative design for a web API in a multi-physical simulation context
Develop and maintain hybrid cloud compute and storage solutions, integrating on-premise HPC systems with modern cloud platforms
Optimize and manage high-performance computing clusters equipped with high-speed interconnects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or computer engineering
Proficiency in Python, C++, and Java, with experience in distributed computing environments (e.g., MPI)
Familiarity with backend API development, documentation, packaging, and deployment
Understanding of HPC computing, system administration, and networking
Experience compiling and optimizing C++ source code
Expertise in cloud computing and storage solutions
Proficiency in Linux operating systems, software deployment (e.g., Ansible), and backend security
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Swarm)
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new challenges, and innovate in a fast-paced startup environment
Preferred
Familiarity with electromagnetic physics simulations
Knowledge of memory, CPU, and GPU resource optimization
Familiarity with simulation-specific tooling and workflows
Understanding of simulation GUI and scripting interfaces
Benefits
Competitive compensation with equity of a fast-growing startup.
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
401(k) Contribution.
Gym allowance.
Friendly, thoughtful, and intelligent coworkers.
Company
Flexcompute
FlexCompute is an IT company that specializes in providing solutions related to simulation.
Founded in 2016
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$81.86MKey Investors
CoatueNational Science Foundation
2024-07-09Series Unknown· $53M
2021-11-29Series B· $22M
2020-11-19Series Unknown· $5.2M
Leadership Team
Qiqi Wang
Founding Technologist and Chief Visionary
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