
Full Stack Software Engineer (associate)
The Boring Companyalmost 3 years ago
Bastrop, TX, USAEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software across frontend and backend domains.
- Support the software engineering and controls team by writing code for tunnel boring machines.
- Own real-time data pipelines, preferably involving machinery or robotics data.
- Visualize relevant data for stakeholders using dashboards such as Grafana.
- Support and improve build pipelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Some software engineering experience developing applications in Python or C++.
- Experience building real-time data pipelines, preferably using machinery or robotics data.
- Development experience with JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
- Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL time-series databases.
- Preferred experience with embedded systems, real-time software, or device interfaces.
- Preferred experience designing and testing user interfaces.
- Knowledge of HTTP and MQTT protocols.
- Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines and writing unit tests.
- Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Strong communication, teamwork, rapid learning, and ability to work with ambiguous or imperfect information.
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan, paid holidays, and paid vacation.
- Competitive equity for permanent employees.
- Temporary Associate training position converts to a permanent hire after 3–5 months.
Tech Stack
Categories
Data EngineeringFull Stack
About The Boring Company
The Boring Company designs and builds tunnel-boring machines and constructs underground transportation systems (Loop) for cities, venues, and private property owners. Its business model centers on project development and construction services, supported by in-house hardware such as the Prufrock TBM. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bastrop, Texas, it built the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop and is pursuing the broader Vegas Loop under local approvals.