Backend Software Engineer — Software Architecture

Job overview

The Backend Software Engineer — Software Architecture role is onsite in Charlestown, MA. The listed salary range is $142,000–$180,000 per year. Pickle Robot Company develops robots and software intended to automate supply-chain work, including unloading trucks and containers alongside warehouse teams. The engineer designs and builds scalable backend services and event-driven systems that support robotic workflows. Working with robotics engineers, the role helps connect software infrastructure to real-world warehouse operations and contributes to maintainable engineering practices through collaboration and code review.

What you'll do

• Own backend project design and implementation
• help map how data flows through systems
• design and develop scalable, reliable, performant, and maintainable systems using Python and/or C++
• build and maintain event-driven, messaging-based architectures
• collaborate with robotics engineers on system integration
• share knowledge and contribute to code reviews and technical discussions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

backend software engineer

software architecture

robotics

distributed systems

python

c++

event-driven systems

charlestown ma

pickle robot company

$142,000–$180,000/year

backend services

warehouse automation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• unlimited vacation
• paid federal and state holidays
• 401(k) contributions of 5% of salary
• company-covered travel expenses.

Why this role

The role combines backend and distributed-systems engineering with robotics infrastructure and real-world operational workflows.

About the employer

Pickle Robot Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.