Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platform

About the Role

Lytx is building a scalable, cloud-first product platform that integrates large-scale AWS services with hardware-based IoT devices, including in-vehicle gateways and smart cameras. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep technical expertise and architectural understanding to play a key role in designing, building, and operating our cloud platform.

This role is suited for a highly capable, self-directed engineer who can own end-to-end delivery – from backend services and infrastructure to frontend and mobile applications – and who thrives in a fast-moving, agile environment.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services running in AWS.

• Contribute to system architecture and technical design for large-scale, distributed cloud deployments.

• Develop and maintain services using Node.js and other backend technologies.

• Work with PostgreSQL
  , including schema design and query performance optimization.

• Design, implement, and test infrastructure-as-code using AWS CDK.

• Build and maintain frontend applications using React
  .

• Contribute to mobile applications built with React Native for Android and iOS.

• Develop software components across multiple languages, including:

  • JavaScript / Node.js
  • Python
  • Rust
  • C / C++

• Ensure high standards of code quality, testing, reliability, and security
  .

• Collaborate closely with product, QA, and operations teams while maintaining strong individual ownership.

• Take responsibility for full task ownership
  , including development, testing, deployment, and production readiness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
  , Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• Senior-level experience in software development for cloud-based systems.

• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud architecture
  .

• Deep knowledge of AWS services and cloud-native design patterns.

• Experience writing, testing, and maintaining AWS CDK scripts.

• Expertise in IP networking
  , including TCP/IP and related protocols.

• Proven ability to work across the full stack
  : backend, frontend, infrastructure, and deployment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

• Large-scale, production cloud platforms.
• IoT, device-integrated, or data-intensive systems.
• CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Performance tuning and observability in cloud environments.

• Highly committed, reliable, and accountable.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to own and deliver complex features end-to-end.
• Agile mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• High-impact role with significant technical ownership
  .
• Opportunity to work across cloud, data, frontend, mobile, and infrastructure
  .
• Flexible location:
  Remote (U.S.) or on-site in San Diego
  .
• Work on products that combine cloud scale with real-world IoT systems
  .

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and 401(k) match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• FTO or PTO
• Employee Well-Being program
• 11 paid holidays plus 1 inclusive holiday per year
• Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Referral program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation program
• Additional perk and voluntary benefit programs

Salary is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for an incentive compensation plan. The expected hiring salary for this position is:

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You go all in no matter what you do, and so do we. At Lytx, we’re powered by cutting‑edge technology and Happy People. You want your work to make a positive impact in the world, and that’s what we do. Join our diverse team of hungry, humble and capable people united to make a difference.

Together, we help save lives on our roadways!

Lytx, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not…