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— Backend Software Engineer

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About the role

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
  • Location: Milan / Carate Brianza (MB)
  • 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.

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