About SteerAI

SteerAI is an autonomous mobility technology company powered by VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council. SteerAI’s advanced AI-powered autonomy stack, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, empowers the logistics and defense industries by turning industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses that can handle complex off-road missions, transforming operations and protecting organizations' most important assets: their workforce.

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Backend Developer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development, with a passion for building scalable, high-performance applications. As a Senior Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications, ensuring the seamless integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic.

Responsibilities

• Design, Develop and maintain APIs and Sockets on our existing systems.
• Extend our existing backends with new scalable and secure features in the form ofAPIs and socket topics.
• Be able to effectively implement security measures into the backend.
• Ensure existing and new Backend features are all performing well and written in ahigh-quality manner.
• Identify any bug, security vulnerability or bottlenecks in the backend systems.
• Collaborate with our teams and engineers to implement new features.
• Write high quality code into the current systems while following the best practices.
• Maintain and improve communication with database as well as with other softwarecomponents via web sockets.
• Be able to extend our database architecture efficiently when needed
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for softwaredevelopment.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure ourapplications remain cutting-edge.

Requirements

• Experience as a Backend developer or a similar role for at least 2 years.
• Strong expertise in languages used in the backend such as JavaScript, Typescriptand Java, Python are a very appreciated plus.
• Expertise in using Node.js, NestJs, ExpressJs and TypeOrms as well as Springboot(Java) or Django (Python) are a welcome experience.
• Experience in Database management system (MongoDb, Redis Cach) Knowledge in relational databases like MySQL or PostGreSQL will be appreciated.
• Familiarity with version control (Git).
• Expertise with Rest APIs and WebSockets (Socket.IO)
• Experience with WebRTC is appreciated.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Medium Knowledge of Docker and docker compose is good.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with robot to web communication is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the Autonomous Robotics industry. Our work culture is collaborative and inclusive, with a strong focus on innovation and personal growth.

If you’re passionate about driving the industrialization of cutting-edge electronic systems that power real-world autonomous missions—we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.