Software Development Engineer/Senior Software Development Engineer

Esper is experiencing hyper growth! We’re the industry’s first DevOps SaaS platform designed to provide a simple, safe, and secure way for engineering and DevOps teams to release applications and manage smart Android devices. Our device infrastructure enables developer, mid-market orgs, and enterprise fleets of 100,000+ devices to deliver their software as a service. Esper has rapidly-growing global customer adoption among some of the world’s most innovative major brands in retail, hospitality, logistics, and healthcare.We're seeking a Software Development Engineer to join our core engineering team and help build robust, scalable systems that manage large fleets of devices worldwide. You'll work on challenging problems involving distributed systems, real-time device communication, and enterprise-grade security while collaborating with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and designers.

What You'll Do

Build Scalable Systems: Develop and maintain high-performance backend services, APIs, and distributed systems that handle millions of device interactions daily. You'll work across the full stack, building robust backend services as well as intuitive web applications and dashboards that our customers rely on.System Architecture & Design: Contribute to architectural decisions, design scalable solutions, and help shape our technical roadmapCode Quality & Mentorship: Conduct thorough code reviews, establish best practices, and mentor junior engineers.

Experience Level

• 4+ years of software development experience
• Experience building and maintaining production systems
• Previous experience in a senior individual contributor role
  

Required

• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Go, TypeScript preferred)
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Understanding of system design principles and distributed systems
• Experience with web development frameworks and APIs
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  

Bonus

• Container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Mobile development experience (Android/iOS)
• Experience with MDM or device management systems
  

What We Think Makes Us Special

Esper is a fast-growing, well-funded company where everyone matters and you can see your impact daily. We trust our teammates and offer intense ownership and therefore accountability. We’re inventing the future and building something special. The team really enjoys what we do and cares about your input. We don’t hire just to fill a spot, we want you to make a difference.