Principal Full Stack Software Engineer

About Us:
Automated Tire (ATI) is a dynamic Series-A stealth startup, revolutionizing the tire-changing and wheel-balancing industry with innovative robotic technology. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and backed by major players in the automotive and tire sectors, ATI is positioned to lead the next wave of innovation in automotive robotics. Our team, with a strong background in robotics development and scaling, is driving our rapid growth. Our office is in downtown Waltham, MA, a five-minute walk from the commuter rail and surrounded by local restaurants. We also offer on-site parking for easy access. If you're passionate about the future of automotive robotics, ATI is the place for you!

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team and lead the development of our automotive service robotics platform. You will be a technical leader, contributing to the design, development, and deployment of robust and scalable software solutions across the entire stack, from backend services and databases to APIs and front-end interfaces. This role requires a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable working with diverse programming languages and technologies, and enjoys mentoring and guiding junior engineers. Experience with robotics or IoT is a plus, but a passion for learning and tackling challenging problems is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, reliable, and scalable software solutions for our robotics platform
• Lead the architecture and implementation of key system components, ensuring performance, security, and maintainability
• Develop and consume RESTful (and other) APIs and other integration methods.
• Implement and manage databases and messaging systems
• Build and maintain responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces
• Champion best practices for software development, including testing, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their growth and development
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product, hardware, and research
• Proactively identify and address technical challenges
• Continuously learn and evaluate new technologies to improve our platform

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience (Master's degree preferred)
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on full-stack development
• Proven experience in system architecture, API design, and hands-on implementation
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly and independently
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices, including SOLID principles and clean coding practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle) and cloud-native technologies
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Experience with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and messaging systems (e.g. message queues and publish-subscribe topologies)
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with front-end web technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue.js)
• Experience with robotics, IoT or edge computing development (ROS or similar platforms)
• Contributions to open-source projects

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a groundbreaking startup with a mission to transform the tire-changing industry
• Work with a team of industry veterans and top-tier robotics talent
• Opportunity to shape the future of automotive service technology
• Work on a problem with a clear Total Addressable Market (TAM) and easier sales
• Our customers are our investors, making it easier to develop and test the product in a real customer environment
• Competitive salary, equity options, and comprehensive benefits package
• Prime retail location in downtown Waltham
• Collaborative and innovative work environment