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Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $160,000.00 - $198,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Archer's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
93% of Archer's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Archer
high
156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
Hiring momentum
226 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Archer's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Archer.

About this role

As a Senior Software Backend Engineer at Archer, you will be responsible for building and scaling the core application logic and data layers for a real-time AI tracking platform. Your role will involve developing high-performance backend systems, implementing stream-processing applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data is accurately modeled and served to various applications. You will also participate in the full software development lifecycle, optimizing application performance and maintaining system health.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Archer as an employer.

What you need

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems and data pipeline development
  • Proficiency in Java, Python and/or Rust
  • Awareness of distributed messaging systems and event-driven architectures, such as Apache Pulsar or Kafka
  • Understanding of data modeling concepts related to relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and in-memory data structures (e.g., Redis/Valkey)
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Nice to have

  • Experience with column-oriented or time-series data storage and analytical file formats (e.g., Parquet)
  • Familiarity with geographic/spatial data processing and mapping APIs
  • Basic understanding of Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps workflows
  • Prior experience or a deep interest in aerospace, aviation, or high-throughput tracking systems

What you get

  • Base pay between $160,000.00 - $198,000.00, determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Job description is broad and may involve various responsibilities not explicitly listed
  • The role involves working with real-time data, which can be complex and demanding

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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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