back end developer

Sahara CloudAt Sahara Cloud, we're on a mission to democratize hardware. We are building a web-based platform for engineering teams to remotely and virtually prototype electronic products, speeding up and de-risking their development process. Our products enable early-stage hardware startups, universities, and individuals part of the maker community to turn ideas into a reality. Come join us on the journey!Our web-based platform allows users to remotely and virtually prototype and test electronic systems without physical devices. Think about making a smart watch, a roomba, or even an automated home system. In the GIF above, a physical hardware device in our data center is being programmed to write to a simulated LCD screen - in real-time! Below, users are streaming data back from their devices via our monitoring & debugging features. Our platform provides accessibility of tools and test equipment for early-stage hardware startups, universities, and individuals part of the maker community to get to market faster, collaborate with each other, to turn ideas into a reality. Come join us on the journey!The RoleAs a Back End Developer at Sahara Cloud, you will work closely with our product team to build the technology and foundation of our virtual prototyping platform. We are a small and agile team solving big and challenging problems.You will thrive here if you are:Interested in solving highly complex and challenging engineering problems (think hardware + software)Looking for a role that has high-growth potential to build and manage your own teamWant to shape the direction and culture of a young venture-backed startupWe'd love to hear from you if you:Have a solver mentality and are willing to tackle extremely difficult and complex problemsLove to implement & design well-tested, highly optimized web applications, components, and librariesProfessional experience with Node.js, Javascript, REST APIs, Microservices, AWS, MongoDBBonus points if you have:Experience with Kubernetes, DockerCome from previous founder or early startup employee experienceSalary Range: 125-175KSahara Cloud is based in Los Angeles, but we are a remote-first company.Apply here to join us on the journey to shaping the future of hardware.