Backend Engineer

Who you are

You have a strong background in backend engineering, with experience in designing and maintaining scalable web services. You thrive in environments that offer deep technical challenges and high autonomy, and you are eager to contribute to product direction. Your expertise in programming languages such as Go and Python allows you to build robust systems that power innovative solutions for electronics design.

You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, data platform engineers, and DevOps engineers. You understand the importance of integrating web services with other systems and are committed to ensuring smooth deployment and operation of these services. Your problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex issues effectively, and you are always looking for ways to improve processes and systems.

Desirable

Experience with data processing pipelines is a plus, as you will be maintaining systems that handle millions of electronic parts daily. Familiarity with third-party integrations and a passion for electronics design will help you excel in this role. You are open to sharing your ideas and contributing to the collaborative culture at Altium.

What you'll do

As a Backend Engineer at Altium, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web services that support the Octopart platform and other Altium products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that your services integrate seamlessly with existing systems and meet the needs of users. Your role will involve maintaining data processing pipelines that handle large volumes of electronic parts, ensuring that these systems are efficient and reliable.

You will have the opportunity to conceive and build new product features that enhance the user experience for electronics engineers. Your contributions will directly impact the way electronics are designed and built, making your work meaningful and rewarding. You will also participate in code reviews and collaborate with your peers to uphold high standards of quality and performance in the codebase.

What we offer

Altium provides a supportive work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have access to resources that allow you to grow professionally and contribute to the company's mission of transforming electronics design. The role is based in our Cambridge office, where you will work on-site five days a week, collaborating with a talented team of engineers and designers. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement.