Viam helps companies unlock the power of AI, data and automation in the physical world. We provide a single platform for engineers of all disciplines to solve problems together and build solutions that are fast and future-proof. Viam powers solutions across robotics, food and beverage, climate tech, marine, industrial manufacturing, and more. Founded in 2020 by former MongoDB co-founder and CTO Eliot Horowitz, Viam is headquartered in New York City.
Viam's products are built by engineers, for engineers, creating a platform we would use ourselves.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the NetCode team, you’ll develop backend features that enhance the developer experience for creating smart machine applications. You'll contribute to the foundations of the viam-server application, enabling other teams to build richer features in the future, and you’ll work deeply on Viam’s network connectivity suite. Hybrid role (~3 days a week in our NYC office located at 1900 Broadway).
In this role you’ll be:
- Part of a nimble team iterating rapidly to create significant impact.
- Influencing our application’s architecture and broader technical direction.
- Engaging with diverse client types, from browsers to smart machines, mobile devices, and SDKs.
- Working with protocols like gRPC, WebRTC, and HTTP to enable cross-platform connectivity.
- Learning and advancing the use of WebRTC in smart machine communication.
- Given opportunities to dive deeper into robotics, Internet of Things, and other areas where software meets hardware.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has solid experience in backend development and is excited to dive deeper into distributed systems
- Finds energy in collaboration and thrives in a team-oriented environment
- Enjoys adapting to evolving product goals with flexibility
- Has experience diagnosing and resolving challenging technical issues
- Enjoys mentoring and developing junior engineers
- Prefers in-person collaboration in the office but is also comfortable with remote team members
Benefits:
- 100% covered medical/dental/vision insurance plans, commuter benefits
- Competitive salary & equity packages (see below)
- Reproductive Health Benefits, including Fertility Benefits and Abortion Access Travel Benefits
- 25 days paid vacation and generous holiday observances
- One Medical Membership
- Citi Bike memberships
- Monthly wellness stipend to be used for a variety of fitness-related items like gym memberships, fitness classes, fitness equipment, apparel, and more
- Free lunch every day that you’re in the office
- Paid parental leave
The starting salary for this role is between $160K-191K/year. Your exact offer will vary based on a number of factors including experience level, skillset, market location, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced, or more senior, than this job description as posted. In these situations, the updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate. In addition to cash compensation, Viam offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants, health benefits, and more.
Values:
- Vision Driven
- Collaborate Openly
- Act Decisively
- Succeed Through Diversity
- Hold Ourselves Accountable
- Lead with Curiosity
Learn more about our values here!
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