Description:

Cyngn is a publicly traded autonomous vehicle company based in Menlo Park, CA, focusing on self-driving technology for various commercial domains.
The Staff Software Engineer will be part of the SaaS platform team, developing a fleet management system for autonomous industrial vehicles.
Responsibilities include architecting and leading the development of a cloud-native fleet management system for real-time control and monitoring of autonomous vehicles.
The role involves designing scalable, distributed systems for high-volume data processing, developing APIs and microservices, and creating algorithms for route optimization and resource allocation.
The engineer will implement data analytics and machine learning capabilities for predictive maintenance and performance optimization.
Ensuring system reliability, security, and compliance with industry standards is crucial.
The position requires leading a team of engineers, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with product managers and customers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Participation in the entire software development lifecycle is expected, from concept to maintenance.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 10+ years of software development experience, focusing on backend systems and distributed architectures.
Extensive experience in building and scaling cloud-native SaaS platforms, preferably in IoT or robotics domains, is required.
Expert-level proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, Java, or C++) is necessary, along with working knowledge of others.
A deep understanding of cloud technologies and services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is essential.
Proven experience with event-driven architectures and message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is required.
A strong background in database design and optimization, including SQL and NoSQL solutions, is necessary.
Proficiency in developing scalable WebSocket-based real-time communication systems is required.
Candidates should have expertise in developing real-time data processing pipelines and analytics systems.
Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is necessary.
Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD practices (e.g., Terraform, GitOps) is required.
A track record of leading development teams and mentoring junior developers is essential.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize complex systems are required.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders are necessary.
Strong collaboration skills with a low ego are essential.

Health benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA, Employee Assistance Program, and a 1:1 Health Concierge.
Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance is provided, with Cyngn funding 100% of premiums.
The company offers a 401(k) plan and commuter benefits.
A flexible vacation policy is in place, along with remote or hybrid work opportunities.
Stock options are available for all full-time employees.
Employees are eligible for a sabbatical leave opportunity after five years with the company.
Paid parental leave is provided.
Daily lunches for in-office employees and a fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages are available.
Monthly meal and tech allowances are provided for remote employees.