Java Developer

There is no relocation assistance. Only apply if you are within commuting distance or will self-relocate.

We're building a next-generation distributed operating system for a major Fortune 100 client. Our stack is Linux + Java + React. We've built extensive tooling, ported to half a dozen hardware platforms, and published an extensive SDK for external developers. We recently built a custom beverage dispenser from scratch – including a custom circuit board and 3D-printed parts – just to exercise our software stack.

What You'll Be Working On – You'll join our team as a Java engineer working directly with our chief architect to build and implement validation infrastructure for the Java layer of our platform. This means writing custom applications that exercise the core capabilities of a system we largely invented ourselves – from a distributed, immutable operating system, to Web Socket mesh networking, to a custom dependency injection framework with entirely new autowiring concepts.

This is a hands-on role that combines deep conceptual understanding with active development. Expect a desk full of Raspberry Pis, touchscreens, and custom hardware. There is no shortage of advanced technology to dig into.

Who Should Apply – We care more about your ability to learn and your genuine interest in the work than your resume. If you're good at understanding big concepts, connecting the dots, and filling in the gaps, you have the most important qualification we're looking for. That said, you should bring:

Solid foundation in Java – you should be comfortable working in a mature, typed codebase and thinking carefully about design

Familiarity with dependency injection concepts, ideally through Spring or a similar framework, and comfort with annotation-driven development

Strong analytical thinking – the ability to understand a system, identify what needs to be validated, and design a methodical approach to doing so

Excellent note-taking and communication habits – we'll be teaching you a platform we built from scratch, and your ability to absorb, document, and ask good questions will directly determine your success

Curiosity about how things work at a systems level – our platform sits at the intersection of Java, embedded Linux, and custom hardware

Bonus points for experience with embedded systems, IoT, Web Socket networking, or hardware integration

Design and implement Java applications that validate the core capabilities and functionality of our distributed OS platform

Work closely with the chief architect to understand platform internals, design considerations, and intended usage patterns

Develop validation plans for individual platform components, document your approach, and present for team review

Collaborate with the team to break designs down into development schedules and execute against them

Maintain clear documentation of validation coverage, findings, and decisions throughout the process

Contribute to the broader engineering team's understanding of platform behavior as validation surfaces new insights

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