Software Engineer, Backend at Pyka

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, AIIndustries

Requirements

Broad engineering experience, with a strong portfolio of production-ready backend and/or full-stack projects
Proficiency in modern backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Go, etc.) and frameworks (e.g., Express, FastAPI)
Strong understanding of database design and operations (SQL, NoSQL, data modeling, performance tuning)
Experience with APIs, cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP), and CI/CD workflows
Comfort building internal tools or automation pipelines in service of product and team productivity
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment
Clear communication skills and a team-first mindset

Responsibilities

Architect and build scalable backend services to power web and mobile products
Own backend logic end-to-end — from database modeling to API design and infrastructure decisions
Support internal tooling and operational automation to improve team workflows
Work closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to build features that users love
Debug, optimize, and future-proof systems for scale and reliability
Stay up to date with backend technologies and propose new approaches where appropriate

Skills

Node.js

Python

Express

FastAPI

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

GCP

CI/CD

Pyka

Develops autonomous electric airplanes for agriculture

About Pyka

Pyka develops autonomous electric airplanes that can perform all flight operations without human intervention, including taxiing, takeoff, flight, and landing. These aircraft are particularly efficient, using less power than electric cars and featuring minimal moving parts, making them cost-effective for agricultural applications like crop spraying. Equipped with advanced sensors and software, Pyka's airplanes ensure precise flying close to the ground, reducing waste and increasing efficiency for large-scale farmers. The company's goal is to transform the agricultural aviation industry by providing safe, efficient, and affordable aerial solutions.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$92.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees