Software Engineer | Data Backend

The role

You will lead the evolution of the Rolodex data platform by rebuilding its architecture for scale. You will develop APIs, core tooling, and shared platforms while automating cloud infrastructure on GCP.

What you will do

• Lead Rolodex's evolution and rebuild it for context graph scale
• Deliver ontologies, predictable APIs, and core tooling
• Own the evolution of the centralized permissioning system
• Design and optimize query abstractions and smart routing
• Establish productized patterns for schemas, data modeling, and pipelines
• Write Terraform and build self-serve tooling to automate cloud infrastructure

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience in a production environment
• Expertise in writing clean, maintainable code focused on backend infrastructure, databases, or developer tooling
• Experience designing secure, user-friendly APIs
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to own and execute long-lived technical projects
• Open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity, and strong problem-solving skills
• High self-motivation and a passion for self-directed learning
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Nice to have

• Real-world experience building, maintaining, or scaling central datastores, knowledge graphs, or shared data platforms
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and managing cloud deployments in GCP or AWS
• Familiarity with complex authorization and permissioning systems
• Strong judgment around data modeling, storage formats, access patterns, and developer ergonomics
• Understanding of data pipelines and data processing infrastructure

Benefits

• Company equity
• 401(k) matching
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health
• Ongoing professional development
• Family planning assistance
• Flexible paid time off

About the company

Gecko Robotics helps organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure using robots, sensors, and an AI-powered data platform.