Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Hologram, a company building the future of IoT connectivity, as a Senior Software Engineer. You will design and optimize data pipeline architecture, build real-time processing systems using Kafka, develop customer dashboard features, and create and maintain APIs. This role requires 5-8+ years of experience in building and deploying production software, a backend focus with full-stack capabilities, and experience with modern technologies like Python, Go, Rust, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Angular. You will own end-to-end delivery of projects, shape product direction, and drive technical excellence. The position offers a competitive salary ($185,000 - $235,000), remote work support, comprehensive health and time off benefits, and financial security.

Requirements

• 5-8+ years building, testing, and deploying production software
• Backend-focused with full-stack capabilities —deep experience in backend systems and data processing
• Portfolio of work you can showcase and discuss
• Experience with modern technologies : Python, Go, Rust, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Angular
• Proven experience with high-scale systems : databases, cloud infrastructure (AWS), API development, software architecture

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize systems processing billions of usage records monthly
• Build robust backend services using Kafka for high-throughput, low-latency data streams
• Develop interfaces presenting detailed status and analytics for thousands of customer SIM cards
• Create and maintain APIs powering both internal systems and customer integrations
• Implement features spanning database optimization to user interface enhancements
• Own end-to-end delivery: Lead assigned projects from conception to launch, understanding both the technical "how" and business "why" behind every feature
• Shape product direction: Collaborate directly with product and design teams, using your technical expertise to guide priorities and requirements
• Drive technical excellence: Contribute to architectural decisions that balance existing patterns with innovative solutions for scale while mentoring teammates and elevating overall code quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Kafka or similar event streaming platforms
• Carrier integration or IoT connectivity experience
• Database optimization and performance tuning

Benefits

• Flexible health coverage (up to 100% employee, 95% dependents)
• Unlimited PTO with 2 weeks mandatory
• Monthly mental health days
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• $1,000 hiring bonus plus $200 monthly budget for home office, books, courses, or coworking
• Life and disability insurance fully covered
• 401(k) plan
• Professional Development Fund after one year