Senior Backend Software Engineer (Python / FastAPI)
CHAOS Industries2 days ago
Base Salary
$140k - $240k/yr
Responsibilities
- Build high-performance Python and FastAPI services that ingest, process, and distribute real-time sensor data securely at scale.
- Own streaming, storage, and replay of detections, tracks, and telemetry for live and playback 3D geospatial views.
- Build the decision layer coordinating a growing fleet of sensors as field conditions change.
- Shape platform architecture for new capabilities, scale, and long-term maintainability.
- Own production systems end to end, including design, delivery, and incident resolution.
Requirements
- Strong production experience building backend services in Python, with FastAPI or a similar framework.
- Experience building real-time or streaming data systems involving message queues, WebSockets, and time-series data.
- Experience owning a production system end to end.
- Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area for on-site work.
- Must be a U.S. Person under applicable export control regulations and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- Preferred experience with TypeScript and React for geospatial or 3D data visualization, edge computing, constrained or unreliable networks, Azure or another major cloud platform, and hardware, sensors, robotics, telemetry, or defense systems.
- Experience using AI coding tools thoughtfully is expected.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance are 100% paid by the company.
- 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6% of pay, plus FSA, HSA, and life insurance.
- Pre-IPO stock options, relocation assistance, and annual bonuses coming soon.
- Unlimited PTO and a casual dress code.
- Free daily lunch and a fully stocked kitchen while working on-site.
- On-site position in San Francisco, California.
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About CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries builds networked sensing, communications, and real-time software systems for defense, government security, commercial aviation, and critical infrastructure operators. It sells integrated hardware–software platforms and related services to government and industrial customers. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the privately held company also maintains offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London, and its products are designed for fielded, time-critical operations.