Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Python

We are looking for a Software Engineer to build and own the data infrastructure behind our launch system. As we scale from a handful of sensors to hundreds; capturing pressure, timing, velocity, and environmental data across a growing test program; you will be the person who makes sure that data is collected reliably, stored intelligently, and surfaced in a way the team can act on.

You will design the backend systems, pipelines, and internal tools that connect raw hardware data to the engineers who need it. You'll work in a fast-moving environment where the hardware is changing frequently, and the software has to keep up. This is a high-ownership role. The internal tools you build will be used every day in the lab and in the field.

• Role Type: FTE EXEMPT;
  On-site
• Location:
  
  Alameda, CA

• Design and maintain the data pipeline from embedded sensor hardware through to database storage and internal dashboards
• Architect and build the backend database systems that store, index, and serve test and operational data (time-series, event logs, telemetry streams)
• Develop and maintain internal tooling and dashboards for real-time and post-test data visualization (including our Pico Dash platform)
• Build and maintain APIs and data interfaces between hardware systems, databases, and visualization tools
• Coordinate with Electrical and Test Ops engineers on sensor data format requirements
• Identify and solve scaling bottlenecks as sensor count and sampling rates increase — multi-threading, buffering, protocol optimization, data compression
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and test operations engineers to define data requirements interface specifications, and instrumentation architecture
• Maintain clear technical documentation for all systems, interfaces, and data schemas

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 2–4 years of software engineering experience, with a focus on backend systems, data infrastructure, or internal tooling
• Strong proficiency in Python; experience with C/C++/additional languages a plus
• Experience designing and working with databases — SQL and/or time-series databases (InfluxDB, Timescale DB, or similar)
• Comfort building backend services and APIsExperience with data pipeline design at scale — ingestion, buffering, queuing, and high-throughput processing
• Familiarity with multi-threading, concurrency, and performance optimization
• Ability to work effectively alongside hardware engineers and translate physical system requirements into software designs
• Experience in a lab, test, or R&D environment is a plus — you don't need to write firmware, but you should be comfortable in a room full of hardware

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Equity opportunities
• 90-day integration period

Longshot Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Employment with Longshot is at-will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.