Backend Software Engineer, LiveOps

At BRINC, we are building the technology that will define the future of emergency response. As a vertically integrated U.S. drone technology company, BRINC designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous drone stations, command-and-control software, and advanced autonomy for public safety. Today, BRINC deploys Drone as First Responder (DFR) networks that dispatch drones directly to 911 calls, providing real-time aerial intelligence before ground units arrive and helping first responders make faster, safer decisions. BRINC serves more than 1,000 public safety customers across all 50 states, is the sole drone supplier to Motorola Solutions, and has raised more than $280 million from leading strategic and technology investors, including Motorola Solutions, Index Ventures, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, and others. BRINC is recruiting exceptional engineers to build the next generation of autonomous emergency-response technology, including flight-critical firmware and advanced pilot-assistance capabilities.

We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer, you will take ownership of key components of our software systems, contributing to the design, development, and optimization of our technology. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging your technical expertise to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced startup environment and make a significant impact on the company’s success.

• Own the scalable backend platform that supports our worldwide real-time services

• Ensure our platform is secure, reliable, and performant

• Build our platform infrastructure and tooling

• Rapidly prototype new project ideas for customers and internal stakeholders

• Work with cross-functional hardware and autonomy teams to solve challenges like streaming and displaying live drone data for non-technical users in a variety of formats

• A Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in computer science or a related field and 1+ years of experience shipping high-quality code and building robust infrastructure. Note - we are considering candidates for mid-career, senior, and principal positions.

• Experience building backend platforms, from the infrastructure up to the API layer (bonus if you’ve built real-time data platforms, scalable microservice architectures, and dealing with security & encryption requirements)

• Experience with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc) and are comfortable switching between software engineering and Cloud DevOps

• Familiarity with serverless architecture, and understand the tradeoffs between performance and cost when running servers at scale

• Excellent attention to detail, especially around scalability, performance, and security

• Experience in the drone or robotics industry.

• Familiarity with machine learning, computer vision, or AI technologies.

• Experience with real-time systems or embedded software development.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements.

• Ability to work independently and in a small team, take initiative, and communicate effectively.

• Try the hard stuff

• Be innovative - Invent the future

• Move fast

• Listen to end-users

• Strive for excellence

• Don’t build a dystopia

• Be frugal

• Save lives through technology

If you’re interested in this role and in joining BRINC, we hope you’ll apply. We’d love to review your application and get to know more about you!

BRINC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is resolute in cultivating an environment that promotes safety, diversity, inclusion and equity. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering every employee so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need, please let our recruiting team know - we strive to provide appropriate accommodation and assistance.

Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families

• 401K plan

• Maternity and paternity leave

• Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)

• Flexible work environment

• Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)

• Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)