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INRIX · 4 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer (Backend / Data Platforms)

INRIX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Data as a Service, Intelligence Platform Team. The role involves building backend services and data pipelines to handle large volumes of real-time and historical data while ensuring reliability and scalability of the systems.

AnalyticsBig DataInternet of ThingsTransportation
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Responsibilities

Own the design, development, deployment, and long-term maintenance of backend services and data pipelines
Build and maintain high-quality, Java-based codebases, following established coding standards and best practices
Create and maintain clear technical documentation covering system design, data flows, APIs, and operational procedures
Design and implement batch and/or real-time data pipelines processing terabytes of data using Apache Spark and/or Kafka
Design and manage data storage solutions using relational and non-relational databases
Work with Amazon S3, Amazon Athena, Apache Spark, and Amazon EMR to efficiently store, query, and process data
Ensure systems meet high standards for reliability, scalability, performance, and security
Lead by example in code reviews, architectural discussions, and operational excellence
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data science, and other engineering teams

Qualification

JavaAWSApache SparkDistributed systemsData pipelinesRelational databasesNon-relational databasesCode reviewsDocumentationMentoring

Required

6+ years of experience in backend software development
6+ years of professional Java experience, including hands-on work in large, long-lived production codebases
Proven experience owning and operating large-scale, distributed systems in production
Strong experience with AWS
Hands-on experience with Apache Spark and Amazon EMR
Experience with both relational and non-relational data stores

Preferred

Experience in transportation, mobility, logistics, or large-scale data platforms
Strong understanding of Amazon S3, Amazon Athena, Amazon EMR and advanced Spark workloads
Experience with production monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and raise overall code quality
A strong sense of ownership and accountability - you take responsibility for systems from design through production support
An engineer who values documentation as a first-class deliverable, not an afterthought
A builder who consistently applies best practices and improves the health of large codebases over time
Someone comfortable making technical trade-offs in complex, data-intensive systems

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Benefits, and 401K matching.
No policy vacation policy, it’s unlimited and always has been.
A boat on Lake Washington. You get your license, and we’ll pay for the gas.

Company

INRIX enables cities, people, and businesses with mobility insights by transforming big data from connected devices and vehicles.

H1B Sponsorship

INRIX has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (5)
2022 (8)
2021 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$264.1M
Key Investors
General MotorsRunway Growth CapitalPorsche Ventures
2023-08-08Debt Financing· $70M
2022-08-05Series F· $10M
2019-07-01Debt Financing· $25M

Leadership Team

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Bryan Mistele
Co-Founder & CEO
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Mark Daymond
Chief Technology Officer & Data Protection Officer
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