Senior Backend Software Engineer (Python / FastAPI)
CHAOS Industries3 days ago
Base Salary
$140k - $240k/yr
Responsibilities
- Build high-performance Python and FastAPI backend 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 that coordinates a growing fleet of sensors as field conditions change.
- Shape platform architecture for new capabilities, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
- Design, ship, operate, and troubleshoot production systems end to end.
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, or time-series data.
- End-to-end ownership of a production system, including design, delivery, and incident resolution.
- Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area for an on-site role.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined under U.S. export-control regulations and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- Preferred: experience with geospatial or 3D data visualization using TypeScript and React.
- Preferred: experience with edge computing or reliably moving data over constrained or unreliable networks.
- Preferred: experience with Azure or another major cloud platform.
- Preferred: experience with hardware, sensors, robotics, telemetry, or defense systems.
- Ability to use AI coding tools thoughtfully and determine what to delegate.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully 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 paid time off and a casual dress code.
- Free daily lunch and a fully stocked kitchen while working on-site.
- On-site work in San Francisco, California.
Tech Stack
Categories
BackendData Engineering
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.