About Fid Labs
Fid Labs was founded with the mission of making robotics software as easy as vibe-coding a web app. By redefining embedded software workflows that have been stagnant for decades, we’re enabling anyone to build the next generation of robotics, industrials, aerospace, and autonomous vehicles. We have raised $1.7mm in pre-seed funding from top VCs, including 8VC and Boost VC, and already have traction from customers including Anduril.
The Role
As a backend engineer and tech lead at Fid Labs, you will lead the architecture and development of our AI platform’s backend, especially within compliant computing environments like AWS GovCloud or sensitive on-premises deployments. You will build LLM pipelines, RAG infrastructure, and agent orchestration tools to meet the stringent security and performance requirements of customers building the world’s most impactful new hardware. Beyond individual contribution, you will provide technical leadership to guide the team's direction, mentor engineers, and establish engineering best practices. You will also work side-by-side with the founding team of Fid Labs and experience all facets of building a startup. The role is primarily in-person in New York City, but with flexibility around occasional remote work needs.
Responsibilities
- Own the architecture and development of both existing and entirely new backend services and infrastructure
- Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across the product
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical growth
- Establish and maintain engineering standards, including code review processes, testing strategies, and documentation practices
- Work across the entire product lifecycle from concept to production
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with other code owners and leadership
- Shape the culture and values of a young and rapidly growing engineering team
Requirements
- 5+ years of backend software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership capacity
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Rust
- Proven track record of architecting scalable and performant backend infrastructure
- Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams, with demonstrated ability to grow talent
- Strong technical communication skills, able to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and systems performance
- Experience with AI tools and infrastructure such as BAML, vector databases, RAG, and observability tools preferred
- Experience with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, FedRAMP, or CMMC is strongly preferred
- Ability to learn quickly, operate independently, and exercise sound technical judgment with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and rapid iteration cycles
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or active Green Card holder (this also means we are unable to sponsor any visa)
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity compensation
- Unlimited PTO
- WFH as-needed
- Healthcare, commuter, fitness, and other benefits
- Lunches provided in office
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