Senior Backend Engineer, Golang

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer that will work directly with a stellar team to help us build core software components that enable our team to quickly build and deploy complex software. You will have the opportunity to proactively solve unique problems and build software and systems that act as force multipliers for our development teams. 

This is an amazing opportunity for you to own core services architecture and develop your system design capabilities as we revolutionize the massage therapy industry. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is based in San Francisco or New York - Hybrid

Aescape is the NY-based lifestyle robotics company redefining self-care. 

We announced the world's first commercially available, fully automated AI-powered massage experience with Equinox in March — and this is only the beginning. We are in a period of rapid growth, launching our category-transforming product throughout 2024 with global leaders in hospitality, wellness, sports and fitness.  

Backed by $85M in funding from investors like Valor Equity Partners (an early investor in Tesla and SpaceX), we've assembled a team of top talent across connected hardware and fitness from industry giants like Amazon, Apple, Peloton, Tonal, Uber, and more to bring people and robotics together for better living.

In less than 48 hours since announcing our launch and partnership, publications like WIRED, Fast Company, Popular Science, Sports Business Journal, Fortune and Now This News have covered our news, with remarkable enthusiasm. 

What You'll Do

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Aescape you will

• Design and implement scalable, robust APIs in Golang that power our main applications.

• Develop and optimize data pipelines to process, analyze, and deliver critical business insights.

• Enforce best practices in coding, testing, and documentation across the team.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in both development and production environments.

• Contribute to architectural discussions and strategic planning for our backend ecosystem.

• Be diligent, curious, and take complete ownership of your code end-to-end with a clear sense of urgency. 

• Leverage data-driven insights to refine system performance and functionality.

• Drive data-informed decisions by leveraging analytics to refine system performance.

• Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to shape innovative features.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of demonstrated proficiency in at least one or more programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, or similar). 

• Degree in-or experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering. 

• Strong understanding of database design and modeling (e.g., PostgreSQL).

• Proven track record developing scalable systems and RESTful services.

• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes.

• Understanding of automated testing, deployment processes, and tools.

• Bias toward action - iteratively creating solutions and deploying to production frequently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work hybrid in our NYC or SF offices.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis, etc.).
  Familiarity with machine learning, signal processing, or computer vision algorithms.

• Experience analyzing data from IoT devices or robotics sensors.

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