Backend Engineer

4 Months ago • 3 Years + • Backend Development • $157,000 PA - $202,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Backend Engineer will develop and deliver cloud infrastructure to support drivers for daily activities like navigation and authentication. They will collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to understand product needs, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities include developing backend service solutions, integrating with 3rd-party APIs, and working closely with various teams to ensure the best driver experience. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, enthusiasm for new technologies, and a willingness to go beyond usual responsibilities.
Must have:
  • 3+ years using statically-typed languages like Java/Kotlin/Scala.
  • Experience with performant API integrations and interfaces.
  • Experience with a major cloud provider (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
  • Flexible attitude and entrepreneurial mindset.
Good to have:
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) like Terraform.
  • Japanese fluency.
Perks:
  • Full benefits.

Job Details

Our Mission:

Drivemode is a California-based division of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. We are a small, passionate team of software product innovators helping Honda Automotive be competitive in the Electric Vehicle market. We build application experiences for mobile devices. Are you passionate about creating next-generation delightful digital experiences for automotive? Maybe you have worked at some notable EV companies in this capacity? Would you like to work on new products and product categories at Honda and help Honda invent the future of automotive? Then we would like to hear from you! 


Why Drivemode: 

Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.


About the role:

The Backend Engineer is responsible for developing, & delivering on cloud infrastructure that support drivers on day-to-day activities such as navigation, preferences, authentication and so on. You will work directly with senior, staff engineers & project managers to understand the product needs for online services you will be in charge of. You might also engage directly with external teams to learn about existing corporate systems, experiment with them and participate in architecture and integration decisions.


We’re looking for someone who has strong problem solving skills, quality, enthusiastic about trying new technologies, and does not hesitate to do whatever it takes to get things done, even if outside your usual responsibility area.


Responsibilities:
  • Develop backend service solutions, including cloud infrastructure services selection and setup, monitoring and alerting, and integration with several 3rd-party APIs.
  • Work closely with Senior Engineers, Mobile App developers, 3rd party API developers, and software architects to collaborate on solutions that serve Honda drivers with the best experience.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, develop and release hot fixes.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline infrastructure.


Minimum qualifications:
  • 3+ years using statically-typed languages such as Java/Kotlin/Scala, C/C++, or Rust to ship production code.
  • A track record of shipping performant API integrations and interfaces.
  • Experience with a major cloud provider such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
  • A flexible attitude and entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Be willing to engage outside of your usual responsibility area, learn new technologies and tackle challenges beyond backend development.


Nice to Have:
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform or Cloud formation.
  • Japanese fluency.


$157,000 - $202,000 a year
This is the position's total compensation package including the company's bonus structure. This position also comes with full benefits. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

EEOC Statement

Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.


Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique. 

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