[Remote] Lead Software Engineer at Altera

India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software Development, Cloud Services, Platform EngineeringIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaSpring BootDistributed SystemsMicroservicesKubernetesDockerPrometheusGrafanaOpenTelemetryRESTful API DesignService ReliabilityVersioningBackward CompatibilityAWSAzureGCPCommunicationCollaborationTechnical Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the salary for this Lead Software Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this Lead Backend Engineer position?

Required skills include 6+ years of backend development with Java and Spring Boot, experience with Kubernetes and Docker, understanding of distributed systems and microservices, observability tooling like Prometheus and Grafana, RESTful API design, and cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

What kind of leadership and communication skills are needed?

The role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders, as well as proactive leadership to drive technical initiatives with minimal guidance.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has 6+ years of backend experience shipping scalable systems, expertise in Java/Spring Boot, Kubernetes/Docker, distributed systems, observability, APIs, and cloud infrastructure, plus strong leadership and communication skills; nice-to-haves include data domain experience and mentoring.

Altera

Develops digital human agents for AI

About Altera

Altera develops digital human agents that mimic human traits like empathy, friendship, and fun. Their primary product allows users to interact with an AI agent while playing Minecraft, creating a friendly and engaging experience. Altera's agents are designed to be interoperable and capable of long-term autonomy, making them suitable for both individual users and businesses. Unlike many competitors, Altera focuses on advancing research and scaling technology to deliver unique, human-like AI products. The company's goal is to redefine AI agents, enhancing their versatility and human-like qualities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2023Year Founded

$10.7MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

11-50Employees