Backend Software Engineer

We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join our cognitive platform team. In this role, you will be a key player in designing, building, and scaling the core backend systems and infrastructure that power our humanoid robot's cognitive platform. You will tackle complex challenges related to distributed systems, real-time communication, and high-performance computing, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the platform's brain. Your work will directly impact the robot's ability to process information, learn, and interact with the world. This is a unique opportunity to join a hi-tech robotics company and contribute to Oversonic's mission to revolutionize human-robot interaction with cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions. Main responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using Python.
* Implement and optimize concurrent systems using asyncio, multithreading, and/or multiprocessing.
* Architect and build robust distributed systems components.
* Develop and manage real-time communication channels using WebSockets and Pub/Sub messaging systems (e.
G., MQTT, NATS, Redis Pub/Sub).
* Write clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code.
* Collaborate closely with frontend developers, robotics engineers, and infrastructure teams.
* Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and ensure system reliability.
* Work with containerization (Docker) and orchestration systems (e.
G., Kubernetes / Helm).
* Contribute to database design and management (noSQL and SQL).
* Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
* (Nice to have) Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation efforts.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies, concurrency patterns, and distributed systems best practices. Requirements
* Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
* 2+ years of professional experience in Backend Software Engineering.
* Strong proficiency in Python.
* Deep understanding and hands-on experience with concurrent programming in Python (asyncio, multithreading, multiprocessing).
* Proven experience designing and building distributed systems.
* Experience with WebSockets and Pub/Sub messaging patterns/systems.
* Experience with containerization using Docker.
* Solid understanding of database technologies (e.
G., MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
* Experience with version control systems (Git).
* Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* English proficiency (written and spoken). Nice to have
* Experience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.
G., GitHub Actions).
* Experience with cloud platforms.
* Experience with Kubernetes. Additional information
* Contract Type: Full-time
* Smart Working: Available (e.
G., 1 day/week, subject to team policy)
* Driving Licence: Required Why Join Oversonic Robotics?
* Contribute to a pioneering company shaping the future of humanoid robotics in Italy.
* Work with cutting-edge technology with real-world impact.
* Collaborate with a passionate and innovative team in a hybrid work environment.
* Join a company committed to sustainability, transparency, and social benefit.
* Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and influence our technological direction.