Senior Software Engineer (IoT)

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Swiftly is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a cross‑functional product team enabling our transit agency customers to operate and manage on‑vehicle hardware systems and devices.

Your team’s work spans technology stacks connecting cloud‑native services interfacing with Swiftly’s core data engine to a variety of embedded/IoT devices running onboard public transit buses, trains, and ferries.

You’ll work across this full vertical, writing software that runs on edge devices in the field, building the communication layers that connect those devices to the cloud, and developing the backend services that configure, control, and process data from these sources.What You’ll DoDesign, build, maintain and extend products, features, and functionality that solve real customer problemsPartner with Product, Design, and Engineering to discover and validate customer needs and technical approachesDevelop and extend integrations with onboard hardware devices such as headsign controllers, passenger counters, and fareboxesBuild and improve cloud‑native backend services that manage device configuration, process telemetry data, and provide observability into fleet‑wide device healthImplement and maintain robust mechanisms for over‑the‑air software deployment, configuration updates, and remote device managementDesign testing strategies that account for the realities of hardware‑in‑the‑loop systems including integration testing, simulated environments, and production monitoringMaintain and improve our physical hardware lab if local to San Francisco, else contribute to solutions for remote development, testing, and debugging needsConsistently deliver incremental value by anticipating dependencies, breaking down work, and regularly demoing progressCommunicate technical trade‑offs, present system design proposals clearly, and document architectural decisionsUplevel teammates through code reviews, pairing, and strong collaborationTake ownership of your code and product domain, engaging in retrospectives and continuously improving how the team worksWhat Will Set You Up for SuccessMotivated by mission‑driven work and excited to improve public transit5+ years of software engineering experience, with meaningful time spent working on embedded systems, IoT platforms, or edge computingProficiency with Linux including imaging, system administration, containerization, process management, networking, and securityExperience with communication protocols and paradigms of multiple varieties: serial interfaces (RS‑232, J1708, CAN), network protocols (HTTP/REST, UDP v.

OTA updates, A/B partitioning, configuration management, edge container orchestration)Interest in being hands on with code and devices, whether your comfort level is plugging in an ethernet cable or crimping your ownA testing and quality mindset, with strong opinions on system validation, automated testing, observability, and monitoringComfort applying modern AI tools to accelerate development and improve qualityProficiency with languages and technologies in our stack: Python, Java, Javascript/Typescript, MQTT, SQL databasesExperience with cloud‑native architectures and services (AWS preferred)Strong product mindset — you use technology pragmatically to solve meaningful customer problemsContinuous learner who embraces emerging technologies and helps others growCollaborative team player who contributes wherever needed to support team goalsOpen to feedback (a core Swiftly value!), humble in technical debate, and committed to blameless learning and improvementPay RangeIn accordance with pay transparency laws, please see the approximate salary ranges below.

Salary is one component of Swiftly’s total compensation package, which also includes stock options, competitive benefits, 401(k)/ RRSP matching, a fantastic team and culture, opportunity to have a huge impact, emphasis on professional growth and holistic wellness, and other perks.US Salary Range: $140,000 - $205,000Canadian Salary Range: $160,000- $185,000Beyond the SkillsTeam.

Drive impact for our customers, our company, and all of our teamsDiversity.

Foster personal, professional, and company growthBenefitsCompetitive salaryEquity compensation (company ownership) for every employeeMedical, Dental and VisionRetirement with Employer MatchFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Home office setup reimbursementMonthly cell/internet reimbursementMonthly Be Well stipendFlexible PTO with a recommended minimumFlexible work environment16 paid holidays - including months without US national holidays12 fully paid weeks of leave for child birth/adoptionTravel note: Swiftly employees can generally expect to travel 1–2 times a year for in‑person company or team offsites.

As a fully distributed company, we consider these offsites important for cultivating strong relationships across our teams!

Customer‑facing team members and other specific roles may be expected to travel more frequently.We are an equal opportunity employer - we are committed to a workplace that is as dynamic, diverse, and passionate as the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr TCP), and messaging patterns (MQTT, pub/sub, store‑and‑forward)Familiarity with approaches to remote deployment and update mechanisms (eg.

Actual salaries will vary and are based on a multitude of non‑discriminatory factors including final role leveling decisions, a candidate’s relevant work experiences/skills, and geographic location. Together, we are more effective and better supportedImpact.

See differing perspectives as ways to address our weaknesses and find new strengthsCommunication. Assume others internally and externally have good intentionsFeedback. We share feedback because we want each other to grow professionally and personallyGrowth.

Attending these in‑person is expected and encouraged, although we understand everyone has different personal circumstances and we will consider requests for exceptions.