Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Durin was founded under the belief that raw materials should not be a constraint on human progress. We are actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of becoming the bedrock of the global supply chain.

Who We Are

Durin builds and operates automated drill rigs to accelerate mineral discovery.

Modern life, from smartphones to skyscrapers, starts as ore in the ground. But mines do not simply appear. Valuable ore is rare, so in advance, Geologists must explore, observe, test, and survey—a process that takes significant time and resources. Building a mine today is a billion dollar endeavor, so precise data is key. This is done by drilling hundreds of holes into the earth to recover cylindrical core samples in the search for valuable material.

Although the mining industry is worth $2.4 trillion, mineral exploration has hardly changed in over 70 years. Our mission is to change that. The first step is the development and mass-production of drilling rigs with automated controls and real-time data streams to increase safety, accuracy, and efficiency. That is just the beginning. Learn more

Building the System

As a Senior Software Engineer at Durin you will lead the architecture and development of end-to-end software systems that run large networks of next-generation industrial machinery. Your responsibilities include application deployments, geological data interpretation, and data-driven automation.

Note: You don't need mining or drilling experience to excel in this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy backend/frontend systems that handle real-time sensor data, remote control, and third-party integrations

• Implement CI/CD, automated monitoring, and self-healing infrastructure to ensure high availability and reduce manual intervention

• Develop security frameworks and data protection policies to meet regulatory standards and protect sensitive information

• Optimize microservices and data pipelines to handle large-scale, rapidly growing datasets from drilling operations

• Manage core infrastructure (databases, storage, monitoring, logging) both on-premises at rig sites and in public cloud environments

• Drive edge-computing strategies for low-latency analytics, machine learning, and autonomous decision-making on the rigs themselves

• Collaborate with engineers and field teams to deliver end-to-end solutions from concept to field validation and hand-off

Qualifications

• Proven success designing and scaling enterprise software in cloud-based, distributed, and microservice environments

• Skilled in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript, Golang) and modern frontend frameworks (React, Next.js), with strong architectural principles

• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, real-time analytics, and data pipelines handling large, streaming telemetry

• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), edge computing strategies, and event-driven architectures

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose bottlenecks, optimize performance, and deliver reliable, high-traffic services in demanding or remote settings

• Solid security mindset, including expertise in authentication, encryption, and compliance (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001)

• Industrial or hardware-adjacent experience (real-time data acquisition, embedded systems, rugged environments) is a plus

In this role, you will

• Own a product vertical with the opportunity to build a team around yourself over time

• Work directly with our internal and external customers to drive our roadmap

• Get to build alongside the best engineers and mining operators in the world

• Be given autonomy and virtually unlimited room to grow

• Travel all over the world

This might be a good fit if you

• Have a bias to action, take pride in your work, and care more about getting to the right solution than being right

• Have led critical projects or initiatives

• Have extensive experience shipping modern, full-stack software

• Are product-minded and user-driven

• Are excited to work in a fast-paced environment with high stakes and quick iteration cycles

Compensation

This role will pay $150,000–$180,000, plus generous equity, so you have a real stake in Durin's success. Everyone is an owner, so as the company grows, your equity grows too.

Aside from base compensation, we invest heavily in our team. You'll have the freedom and resources to experiment and iterate quickly. We're a high-growth company with no middle management, which translates to fast decision making and the ability for you to own major initiatives from day one.

We also offer 100% healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are paid for when you're at headquarters, and we can help you find housing nearby.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work from our headquarters in El Segundo

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Join Durin to build the future of mining. If you're passionate about making a real-world impact and solving complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you.