Lead Software Engineer - Video Safety at Platform Science

Brazil

Platform Science Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Transportation, IoT, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be based in Brazil (remote)
  • 5-8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a proven track record of leading the design and delivery of complex, scalable systems
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills (verbal and written), with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and mentor team members
  • Deep, hands-on expertise in backend development (Kotlin/Java, Node.js, or similar), designing and scaling resilient APIs
  • Strong experience in modern frontend development (React, Angular, or similar)
  • Proficient with relational databases and data modeling (Postgres, MySQL, etc.)
  • Extensive experience building, deploying, and operating cloud-native applications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • A strong commitment to quality and deep experience with test automation strategies (Unit, Integration, TDD principles)
  • Advanced/fluent English skills: verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of our complex, large-scale Video solutions, setting the technical standards for customer experience and reliability
  • Architect and implement robust, scalable new features and services to evolve our Video offering, aligning technical strategy with global market expectations
  • Champion and enforce software engineering best practices across the team, driving a culture of quality, high-performance code, and CI/CD
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical oversight, constructive code reviews, and support for their career growth
  • Own the operational health of the video platform, including monitoring, incident response, and driving continuous improvements in performance and efficiency
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering leads to define the technical roadmap, break down complex initiatives, and ensure successful delivery

Skills

Software Engineering
Video Processing
System Architecture
Scalability
Mentoring
Best Practices
IoT
Large-scale Systems

Platform Science

Fleet management solutions for large operators

About Platform Science

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for the transportation industry, focusing on telematics and fleet management solutions. Their products include a connected vehicle platform, mobile device management, and a fleet management portal, which help large fleet operators transition from outdated systems to more advanced technology. These tools enable fleet operators to manage mobile devices and applications, monitor operations, and ensure safety and maintenance through a single portal. Unlike competitors, Platform Science emphasizes ease of use and quick deployment, making it accessible for clients. The goal is to enhance efficiency, improve the driver experience, and provide future-proof solutions for fleet management.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$350.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave

Risks

Emerging IoT fleet management startups increase competition in the market.
Economic downturns may reduce investment in fleet management technologies.
Reliance on OEM partnerships poses risks if relationships are disrupted.

Differentiation

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for modern telematics solutions.
The company provides enterprise-grade applications tailored for large fleet operators.
Platform Science's platform is easy to use and ready out of the box.

Upsides

Platform Science raised $125 million to accelerate innovation in transportation.
Partnerships with OEMs and companies like Averitt enhance their market position.
ISO 27001 certification boosts trust and compliance in fleet management.

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