Senior Software Engineer, VR Backend

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure & Backend Services

Location : Seattle, WA (Hybrid : Tues–Fri Onsite | Mon Remote)

Compensation : $162,825 – $260,520 + Bonus + Equity + Benefits

We are partnering with a high-growth technology company committed to solving critical challenges in public safety, justice, and operational resilience. They're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Virtual Reality (VR) & Cloud Infrastructure team , focusing on the architecture and scalability of mission-critical systems that support real-time and high-availability workloads.

This is an opportunity to join a team that values innovation, mentorship, and deep technical ownership. You'll play a key role in defining system architecture, enhancing developer tooling, and driving scalable backend services for cutting-edge training and simulation platforms.

What You'll Do :

Lead technical architecture and design reviews , ensuring best-in-class cloud scalability, security, and performance

Partner with engineering leadership to set high standards across code, design, and operational excellence

Mentor engineers, driving continuous improvement in system design and engineering best practices

Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and cross-functional Engineering teams to solve impactful technical challenges

Contribute directly to backend service development in modern managed languages (Java, Go, Scala, C#, etc.)

Build and maintain microservices with a focus on high availability and low-latency performance

Improve sprint planning, agile practices, and long-term engineering roadmap development

Leverage open source tools and cloud-native infrastructure to drive speed and reliability across the stack

What You Bring :

8+ years of software engineering experience with a track record of building and scaling complex systems

Backend development experience with one or more of the following : Java, Go, C#, Scala

Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS or Azure , including Azure-to-AWS migration experience

Strong database experience (SQL and NoSQL, especially Cassandra )

Proven ability to deliver high-availability, scalable cloud-based microservices

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), observability tooling (logging, metrics, APM), and CI / CD automation

Passion for clean, maintainable code and modern DevOps practices

Strong cross-functional communication skills and interest in mentoring engineers

Ability to work onsite in Seattle, WA , Tuesday through Friday (remote Mondays)

Nice to Have :

Previous experience in mission-critical or safety-related systems

Exposure to simulation or VR technologies

Interest in systems that support training, public sector, or civic operations

Familiarity with containerization, service meshes, and fault-tolerant distributed systems

Compensation & Benefits :

Base salary : $162,825 – $260,520 (based on experience and market location)

Annual bonus + equity participation

Discretionary PTO policy

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave and wellness programs

Training and professional development options

Onsite snacks, team-building events, and optional public sector ride-alongs

Final compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and location. Total rewards package includes salary, bonus potential, and long-term incentive equity.