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Backend Web Developer

Rugged Robotics is on a mission to empower the construction industry to build better by innovating new approaches to tough problems using automation. We are a fast-paced start-up environment where every employee takes on many roles and wears many hats.  To help our customers to build better, we need to build the best team.

The software team at Rugged Robotics is responsible for prototyping, developing, and implementing software solutions that power the automation of our construction layout robots.  As a Backend Web Developer , you'll be harnessing your technical and problem-solving skills to power our client-facing tools, streamline our data pipeline, and support our migration to the cloud.

The Role

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs in PHP, Python, and JavaScript
• Work with modern frameworks such as Laravel, Flask, Django, and Next.js
• Architect and implement scalable, fault-tolerant backend systems that support users across regions
• Design and manage both relational and non-relational databases with performance and data integrity in mind
• Build and support data pipelines and processing workflows to handle large and complex data sets
• Ensure backend systems are secure by design and follow modern security best practices
• Integrate with and design APIs using REST, GraphQL, and WebSockets
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Collaborate closely with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end features
• Participate in system architecture discussions, sprint planning, and code reviews
• Monitor and optimize backend performance and resource usage
• Help define and implement cloud-native deployment patterns and practices

You Are

Great to Have

Perks

Rugged Robotics is headquartered in Houston, TX in the vibrant neighborhood of East Downtown. This role requires close collaboration with teammates, and you’ll often be the go-to expert. Working from our office in Houston will unlock countless opportunities for spontaneous problem-solving, fast feedback, and career development.

Interested in Rugged Robotics but don't tick all the boxes? Don't see a role that meets your skills? Reach out, let us know how you think you can contribute to the team, and define your own position.

Rugged Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at our company. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected legal status.