Pilot · 20 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
Pilot is a modern connectivity company based in New York City, delivering fiber-optic internet and network services to businesses. The Senior Software Engineer will develop and maintain services, enhance infrastructure, and architect solutions to business challenges, working closely with technical leaders and understanding business processes.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain new and existing services using Go, PHP, SQL, and TypeScript, working in an AI-augmented development environment
Enhance infrastructure and site reliability by leveraging Kubernetes, Docker, Envoy, Prometheus, and Jenkins, while contributing directly to infrastructure roadmapping and architectural decisions
Directly engage with and understand business processes, objectives, workflows, and strategy, not just code
Architect and implement solutions to key business challenges in collaboration with technical leaders, applying deep knowledge of both technical and operational processes to deliver scalable, secure, effective outcomes
Design and build integrations across internal systems, third-party APIs, and SaaS platforms to streamline workflows and improve data flow
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional experience designing, building, and evolving enterprise software systems
2+ years of enterprise development experience in Go with demonstrated expertise; additional experience with PHP and TypeScript is preferred
Strong foundation in object-oriented design principles and design patterns, with deep experience architecting and operating microservice-based systems
Experience working in an AI-augmented development environment and proficiency with modern AI coding tools such as Claude Code
Hands-on experience deploying, administering, and maintaining systems using Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub, gRPC, and CI/CD pipelines
Strong knowledge of relational database design
Familiarity with networking fundamentals (VLANs, subnets, IP addressing, BGP) is advantageous
Excellent communicator with a track record of working cross-functionally
Proven ability to understand broad aspects of a business (e.g., accounting, customer support, sales) and apply technical expertise to solve real operational problems
Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and proficiency with shell environments
Preferred
Additional experience with PHP and TypeScript is preferred
Experience with the SiteTracker project management platform is a plus
Benefits
Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Commuter & Wellness Reimbursement
Competitive PTO
Company
Pilot
Pilot is a fiber-optic ISP that raises the bar for telecom and provides better business internet.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$33.08MKey Investors
Foundry GroupRRE Ventures
2017-09-21Series B· $17M
2016-11-01Series A· $12M
2015-05-01Seed· $3.3M
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