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

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Node.jsPythonGoExpressFastAPISQLNoSQLAWSGCPCI/CD

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Software Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or onsite?

This is an onsite position with the team working from the office 5 days a week at headquarters in Palo Alto, CA.

What skills are required for the Backend Engineer role?

Required skills include proficiency in modern backend technologies like Node.js, Python, Go and frameworks like Express, FastAPI; strong understanding of database design and operations (SQL, NoSQL); and experience with APIs, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), and CI/CD workflows.

What is the company culture like at Pika?

Pika has a small team of energetic, smart, and curious individuals who value efficiency, collaboration, and creativity in a fast-paced environment with significant room for career advancement.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have broad engineering experience with a portfolio of production-ready backend or full-stack projects, the ability to thrive in fast-moving collaborative environments, and clear communication skills with a team-first mindset.

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