The Role
The Software Infrastructure Engineer will build core infrastructure for internal tools, oversee authentication and authorization systems, and onboard new data sources.
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About Ultra
Who You Are
What You’ll Do
Bonus Points
Ultra builds industrial AI robots that are working in the real world today. Our robots automate mission-critical warehouse labor end-to-end, starting with e-commerce order packaging. We deploy fast, learn from real production data, and iterate aggressively. We already have a quickly growing number of revenue-generating robots operating in U.S. warehouses, and are now scaling towards thousands of deployments over the next few years. Our mission is simple: build the world's most useful and deployable robot.
WARNING: Robotics is not for the faint of heart. There are no silver bullets here. It is tiresome, unglamorous, and at times brutal work. The only way out is through, and the only way through is treacherous and unknown. But on the other side awaits insatiable demand and unimaginable opportunity. Join us if you dare.
OverviewWe’re seeking a Senior Software Infrastructure Engineer to join our NYC-based team (we are an in-person company) to give teams across Ultra safe and compliant access to the data that helps accomplish their goals. Engineering shouldn’t be the bottleneck on a new stats page or internal system. We are an early stage company moving very fast in a rapidly growing space, and welcome people from any background as long as you’re excited to join our mission, drive immediate impact, and create a future where automation is accessible to all.
- You’ve have 5+ years of professional software development experience
- You’re using AI to write your code
- You have thought a lot about authentication, authorization, and misbehaving agents
- You consider yourself a software generalist and have worked on a variety of software systems
- You are proficient in Python and are familiar with different languages and programming paradigms
- You know how to deploy high-quality production code as a part of a software team and are comfortable moving uncomfortably fast
- You thrive in a high-trust, high-autonomy environment. You don’t need to be micromanaged on what the top priorities are at any given moment
- You’re hungry for impact and personal growth, and like to have fun in the pursuit
- Own Ultra’s internal authentication and authorization system
- Build the core infrastructure to allow teams to safely and quickly build internal tools
- Onboard new data sources and their permissions models
- Understand and influence the Ultra's compliance policies
- You’ve build this system at another company
- You have strong opinions about the best way to implement RBAC
Expected Compensation
$150,000 - $225,000/annual salary + equity + benefits
This compensation range may be inclusive of several career levels at Ultra and will be narrowed during the interview process based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Adjustments outside of this range may be considered for candidates whose qualifications significantly differ from those outlined in the job description.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of professional software development experience
- Proficient in Python
- Familiar with different languages and programming paradigms
- Experience deploying high-quality production code
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The Company
What We Do
Ultra builds intelligent warehouse robots that are being deployed in warehouses today. Our purpose-built robots are practically designed for end-to-end task automation, starting with ecommerce order packaging.
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