Senior Backend Platform Engineer, Distributed SystemsCode Metal • Boston, MA, US
Senior Backend Platform Engineer, Distributed Systems
Code Metal • Boston, MA, US
job_description.job_card.30_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
- serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
- serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
job_description.job_card.job_descriptionMission with impact : your APIs become the nervous system of digital battlefields influencing multi-billion-dollar defense acquisitions. Velocity : tight-knit teams, weekly releases, zero bureaucratic drag. Ownership : no passengers—every engineer ships code that matters. 4+ years building production backends in modern Python , with deep FastAPI (or equivalent async framework) experience. Proven expertise in ZeroMQ, NATS, Kafka, or similar high-throughput messaging systems. Hands-on with Postgres / PostGIS and Redis in performance-critical workloads. Cloud-native chops—Docker, Kubernetes, and one major provider (AWS, GCP, Azure, or GovCloud). Active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one. C++ or Rust skills for bridging high-performance simulation modules. Hardened services for FedRAMP / STIG compliance. Observability mindset—Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry. TS / SCI clearance. Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision. 401k with 5% matching. Paid Time Off (Uncapped Vacation, plus Sick & Public Holidays). Flexible hybrid work arrangement. Relocation assistance for qualifying employees.
Help redefine how the DoD makes multi-billion-dollar force-design decisions. In this role, you'll fuse physics-driven simulation, interactive computing, and verified AI code-generation to create next-generation wargaming platforms. If building ultra-low-latency APIs, taming high-volume geospatial data, and leading with clean, production-ready Python gets you fired up, let’s talk.
What you’ll do
- Own the service layer —design, build, and scale FastAPI micro-services and lightning-fast ZeroMQ messaging pipelines running in Kubernetes and bare-metal clusters.
- Wrangle data at speed & scale —shape and query multi-TB Postgres / PostGIS datasets, orchestrate Redis for sub-millisecond state, and keep everything rock-solid under bursty load.
- Glue the stack together —expose crisp, well-versioned REST & WebSocket endpoints for the frontend crew and simulation kernel.
- Ship continuously —automate CI / CD, observability, and security hardening to DoD standards; push to prod with confidence.
- Lead by doing —drive code reviews, mentor teammates, and set the standard for test coverage and documentation.
Why Code Metal?
Requirements
Must-have credentials
Bonus points
Benefits
serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job
Senior Backend Engineer • Boston, MA, US
Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
We’re a team of AI, technology, and language experts whose DNA lives in Alexa, Siri, Watson, and virtually every human language technology product on the market.
Now we’re building an industry-leadi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
Senior Software Engineer - Platform AI Infrastructure.Picture a company redefining how life sciences harness data one that turns the noise of fragmented scientific systems into clarity that acceler...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
PathAI's mission is to improve patient outcomes with AI-powered pathology.Our platform promises substantial improvements to the accuracy of diagnosis and the efficacy of treatment of diseases like ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities.This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future.
When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you d...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
This job is with S&P Global, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.
Please do not contact the recruiter directly.Kensho is S&a...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
Every AI service, cloud provider, and SaaS tool generates billing data in its own special snowflake format.Someone needs to make sense of it.
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll architect and build...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
Distributed Systems engineers at Datadog design, implement and run in production the foundational platforms powering our applications.
Your data pipelines will ingest, store, analyze and query in re...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
Senior Backend / AdTech Integrations Engineer.Newton Research is a fast-growing software start-up founded by repeat entrepreneurs and well-funded by blue chip venture capital firms.We are building ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our core team.You will help design, implement, and ship the core data pipeline and processing platform within our AI-native cloud platform....serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Batch Infrastructure).Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidd...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
Senior Backend Engineer – Distributed Systems .Context Labs is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help drive forward our product initiatives with our Immutably™ Platform and analytics spaces.Work...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Nift is redefining how customers discover new businesses.With millions of people using Nift each month, our real-time AI platform is bu...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the def...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
We're a team of AI, technology, and language experts whose DNA lives in Alexa, Siri, Watson, and virtually every human language technology product on the market.
Now we're building an industry-leadi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?.At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world.
It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
Teamwork makes the stream work.Roku is changing how the world watches TV.Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in t...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
Boston, MA, USA I Full remote possible I Full time.You want to be a major contributor of an ambitious project's design and architecture? You're not afraid to try new things and push boundaries? You...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
VideaHealth is a cutting‑edge AI‑powered solution for dentistry, developed by a team of seasoned leaders, engineers, AI scientists, and clinicians spun out of MIT.
Our vision is to be the first comp...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
Senior Software Engineer, Platform
Medium • Boston, MA, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Software Engineer - Platform Engineer
Verticalmove • Boston, MA, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
PathAI • Boston, MA, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Software Engineer Backend / Platform Systems I (Intern) - United States
Cisco • Boston, MA, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Backend Software Engineer
S&P Global • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Backend Engineer
Cloudzero • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems
Datadog • Boston, MA, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Backend / AdTech Integrations Engineer
Newton Research • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Backend Engineer (Cloud)
Seven Ai • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Batch Infrastructure)
Affirm • Boston, MA, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Backend Engineer - Distributed Systems
Context Labs • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Nift • Boston, MA, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Software Engineer, Platform
Anduril Industries • Boston, MA, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Software Engineer, Platform
Pryon • Boston, MA, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Platform)
Coinbase • Boston, MA, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Backend
Roku, Inc. • Boston, MA, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Remote Distributed Systems Engineer (Blockchain) - Toposware
Blockchain Works • Boston, MA, United States
serp_jobs.filters.remote
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Videa Health, Inc. • Boston, MA, United States
serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted