Staff Engineer, Backend Platform at ridezum | Redwood City, CA

Join Zūm, a dynamic and rapidly growing Series E startup, as we revolutionize the school transportation sector. Backed by prominent investors such as Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, we are on a mission to enhance school district transportation systems across the United States, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Our operations span over 15 states, including flagship hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle, as we expand our presence to the East Coast and Midwest. Our technology-driven approach utilizes state-of-the-art solutions to manage school transportation, launch charter platforms, and develop proprietary SaaS products. We are also dedicated to electrifying school transportation fleets, supporting local utilities by reintegrating vital energy into the grid. Recognized as a CNBC 50 disruptor and one of the Financial Times' 500 fastest growing companies, we are poised for significant growth.This position is hybrid, based out of our Redwood City headquarters. Candidates must be available on-site at least three days a week (Monday to Thursday) and must reside in the Bay Area.Who You Are:We are seeking a proactive and skilled Staff Engineer, Backend Platform to enhance our Backend Engineering team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing Zūm’s technology platform, striving for simplicity in solving complex challenges. Our ideal candidate thrives on full ownership of product development, making a notable impact on our business.What You'll Do:Contribute significantly to the design architecture of our Backend platform, collaborating with a team of 2-4 backend developers to deliver robust product features. You will introduce scalable tools and processes to enhance our development speed, partner with Product and Design teams to plan and implement new features, and improve our existing platform while integrating new functionalities. This role demands hands-on coding and encompasses the full development lifecycle—from ideation to deployment—allowing you to witness the immediate impact of your contributions.What You Bring To Zūm:• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent) and 8+ years of relevant industry experience as a Software Engineer or Staff Engineer.• Demonstrated expertise in building backend systems for enterprise applications, showcasing your ability to deliver effective solutions.

Join Zūm, a fast-growing Series E startup backed by renowned investors like Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, as we revolutionize the traditional school transportation sector. Operating across over 15 states in the U.S., with primary hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle, we are expanding our footprint into the East Coast and Midwest. Our technology-driven approach allows us to implement innovative solutions for managing and operating school district transportation systems. We are also pioneering our own charter platform and developing unique SaaS offerings. In tandem, we are leading a nationwide initiative to electrify school transportation fleets, aiding local utilities by contributing essential energy back to the grid. Our achievements have earned us recognition as a CNBC 50 Disruptor, a spot on the Financial Times 500 fastest-growing companies list, and accolades from Fast Company for World Changing Ideas.The Role: We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to take charge of the vision, roadmap, and execution for Zūm’s core platform. This critical strategic role is designed for an individual who embodies a builder's mindset, adept at balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate product intuition, customer understanding, and platform & systems thinking. Your contributions will have a direct impact on operational efficiency, customer satisfaction & retention, and sales enablement. Collaborating with a skilled team of product leaders, designers, and engineers, you will innovate and enhance Zūm’s transportation platform across various mobile and web interfaces.Key Competencies: • Strong platform and systems thinking skills; capable of developing scalable modular solutions applicable across districts, geographies, and varied use cases.• Proven experience in SaaS product development, particularly with configurable enterprise workflows.• Technical fluency to navigate APIs, integrations, sensor/GPS data, routing logic, and mobile workflows.• Resourceful, resilient, and proactive; skilled at solving challenges without waiting for optimal conditions.• A hands-on builder with a proactive approach who enjoys delving into constraints, edge cases, operational details, and real-world workflows.• Effective in implementing lightweight processes that enable a scaling organization to accelerate rather than hinder progress.• A proactive individual who takes complete ownership of outcomes and remains agile: focused on value delivery, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and business impact.

Zūm is a dynamic and rapidly growing Series E startup, proudly supported by leading industry investors including Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC. Our ambitious mission is to revolutionize the traditional school transportation sector. With operations spanning over 15 states in the U.S., and flagship hubs located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle, we are now extending our services to the East Coast and Midwest. As a technology-centric organization, we employ state-of-the-art solutions to efficiently manage school district transportation systems, while also launching our own charter platform and innovating proprietary SaaS solutions. In addition, we are leading a national initiative to electrify school transportation fleets, contributing to local utilities by supplying essential energy back to the grid. Our efforts have earned us recognitions such as being named a CNBC 50 Disruptor, a Financial Times 500 Fastest Growing Company, and a Fast Company World Changing Idea.This is a hybrid role based out of our headquarters in Redwood City, CA, requiring in-office attendance at least three days a week (Monday - Thursday). Candidates must be located in the Bay Area.Who You Are:We are seeking to onboard talented Senior Engineers to our backend engineering team. This role offers a unique opportunity to actively contribute to the development of Zūm’s technology platform. If you are a proactive developer who thrives on tackling complex challenges and creating meaningful solutions, this position is tailor-made for you.What You'll Do:In this position, you will take ownership of one or more backend platform verticals. Your responsibilities will include building customer-facing product features and enhancing platform capabilities to deliver substantial business value. You will develop microservices using the latest technologies, including Kubernetes, Kafka, Postgres, and gRPC. You will also play a key role in establishing robust engineering practices by writing high-quality, maintainable, testable, and scalable code while conducting code reviews. Additionally, you will create applications to enhance visibility and traceability across our systems using tools like Datadog, Rollbar, and Segment.What You Bring To Zūm:Qualifications for this role include:• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in backend development

Join ridezum as a Commercial Counsel, where you will play a pivotal role in guiding our legal strategies and ensuring compliance across our commercial operations. You will work closely with our business teams to provide legal support in contract negotiations, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance. This position is ideal for a proactive attorney who is passionate about the intersection of law and business.

Join NimbleRx as a Senior Backend EngineerAt NimbleRx, we are revolutionizing healthtech by simplifying healthcare access and management. Our goal is to create the most beloved pharmacy business worldwide. As a rapidly expanding, technology-centric startup, we prioritize enhancing the experiences of patients and pharmacists alike. Our culture promotes teamwork, transparent communication, and proactive decision-making, empowering us to tackle exciting challenges and achieve remarkable growth.Role Overview: As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing the architecture and customer experience for various web products catering to patients, pharmacies, and other clients. Collaborating with a team of highly skilled software engineers, you will focus on developing solutions that are robust, reliable, and scalable. Your collaboration with product management and design teams will ensure you understand the feature requirements and technical specifications needed to deliver high-quality code on schedule.Our Engineering Culture: We foster an environment of trust and collaboration, where egos are set aside for collective success. Our team thrives on shared challenges and embodies our core values: empathy, simplicity, autonomy, leadership, accountability, insatiable curiosity, a proactive approach, and a mentorship culture. We operate with context rather than control, creating a highly collaborative workspace.

At Carbon, our vision transcends conventional 3D printing. We empower creators globally to produce what the world urgently requires. Our foundation is built on the synergy of diverse disciplines working together to tackle complex challenges. With ambitious goals, we are developing groundbreaking technologies that will reshape industries worldwide. Join our inclusive team with a dynamic culture that values both collective success and individual achievements. Change the world with us, and we will help you transform your own.We are seeking a talented Print Algorithm and Controls Engineer to join our Print Department in Redwood City, CA. The successful candidate will design and develop analytical tools, models, and simulations from the ground up. Your work will involve optimizing printer systems, subsystems, and controllers, including feedback and feedforward mechanisms, as well as physical and chemical process modeling. This role is inherently cross-functional, merging algorithm development with experimental support from our lab. Responsibilities include prototyping, designing, implementing, testing, analyzing, and troubleshooting control systems.This role requires onsite presence 5 days a week at our Bay Area headquarters and is not eligible for current Visa sponsorship.

Join ridezum as a Payroll Specialist in our dynamic team! In this critical role, you will manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations. You will work in a hybrid remote setup, balancing between our Redwood City office and your home office, allowing flexibility while still being a part of our vibrant workplace culture.

Join us in creating a safer world, one incident at a time.Ambient.ai is an innovative, AI-driven physical security platform dedicated to enabling leading enterprises to mitigate risk, enhance operational efficiency, and extract crucial insights. Our technology is trusted by seven of the top 10 U.S. tech giants, alongside numerous Fortune 500 companies, all relying on Ambient.ai to modernize their physical security frameworks.Our platform harnesses cutting-edge AI and computer vision technologies to integrate seamlessly with existing camera and sensor systems, facilitating real-time monitoring and proactive threat identification. By reducing false alarms by over 95%, Ambient.ai empowers security teams to concentrate on genuine threats and prevent incidents before they arise.Founded in 2017 and backed by prominent investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and Allegion Ventures, Ambient.ai is a Series B company with a vision to make every security incident preventable.Are you eager to explore more? Connect with us on LinkedIn and YouTubeAbout the Role:Reporting to Raghu Nallamothu, the Staff Data Platform Engineer position is a remarkable opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the data platform team. As a foundational member, you will spearhead the design, development, and scaling of advanced data storage and caching systems to petabyte-level capacity, establishing benchmarks for reliability, availability, and performance critical to our operations. You will also play a crucial role in pioneering retrieval-augmented generation systems, setting a new standard for innovative data-driven capabilities at Ambient.ai.Your Responsibilities:Lead the architecture and scaling of our data storage and caching systems to handle petabyte-scale data while spearheading advanced retrieval-augmented generation systems.Create highly efficient caching systems that eliminate latency and ensure rapid data access.Address data infrastructure challenges proactively, swiftly resolving issues to minimize downtime.Drive innovative efforts in retrieval-augmented generation systems, pushing the boundaries of data capabilities.

At Carbon, our vision transcends traditional 3D printing. We empower creators around the globe to realize the products the world urgently needs. Our ethos is grounded in the belief that interdisciplinary collaboration is key to tackling complex challenges. Join us as we aspire to develop transformative technologies that will shape industries globally. Here, you'll become part of a diverse team that values collective achievements as much as individual contributions. By joining us, you'll not only impact the world but also enhance your own journey.At the convergence of hardware, software, and molecular science, Carbon is dedicated to fulfilling the promise of 3D printing. We enable our commercial partners to move beyond mere prototyping to produce tangible, real-world products. Our advanced technology is empowering clients to innovate and manufacture parts with unparalleled reliability, speed, and quality.This position is located in our Bay Area office, requiring full-time on-site presence (Monday to Friday).About the TeamJoin a close-knit team of specialists in 3D geometry, web technologies, Linux, and more. We enjoy engaging team-building activities, including escape rooms (both real and virtual), gaming sessions, and culinary events. Additionally, we have various employee-led communities at Carbon, such as baking, fitness bootcamps, yoga, gaming, book clubs, diversity initiatives, and more, with opportunities for you to participate or even start your own!

Join NimbleRx as an Engineering Manager, a pioneering healthtech company dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare accessibility and management. Our goal is to create the world's most beloved pharmacy service. As a rapidly growing, technology-driven startup, we focus on enhancing the experiences of patients and pharmacists alike. At Nimble, we champion a culture of collaboration, open communication, and proactive engagement, enabling us to tackle exciting challenges and achieve remarkable growth.Our engineering team thrives on mutual trust and a lack of egos in a highly collaborative setting. We expect our engineers to grasp the purpose behind their work and to collaborate effectively to deliver valuable solutions to our customers. We prioritize speed and agility, valuing technical expertise over unnecessary bureaucratic processes. If you're looking for a place where your technical insight is integral to your leadership, you'll find a perfect match here.

At DevDocs, we seek talented developers dedicated to crafting exceptional documentation and innovative tools for our esteemed clients, including Qualcomm, American Express, and C3 AI.We pride ourselves on our technical expertise, ensuring our team is composed of individuals who not only understand our clients' products but can also offer consultancy, design automated documentation processes, and create vital documentation themselves.This position is a full-time, in-person role located at C3 AI’s office in Redwood City, California, where you will collaborate closely with fellow DevDocs engineers on documentation projects for C3 AI.Your ResponsibilitiesAs a pivotal player in a leading enterprise AI organization, you will engage with a range of products, including those focused on equipment reliability, generative AI, and demand forecasting.You will work directly with specific engineering teams to gain deep domain knowledge while partnering with the broader DevDocs team on significant initiatives.This role blends engineering, teaching, and tool-making, where you will:Quickly familiarize yourself with new technologies at C3 AI and simplify complex concepts.Create tools and AI workflows for streamlined project execution.Craft essential documentation and devise methods for systematization.Resolve complex knowledge architectures and improve upon existing code structures.Engage in detailed inquiry to uncover root issues and simplify processes.Enhance DevDocs through innovative processes, tools, and experimentation.

Join Our Team!At Array Labs, we are at the forefront of technological innovation, developing cutting-edge radar systems that empower humanity to monitor and respond to the ever-changing physical landscape.We are excited to announce the launch of our coordinated fleet of radar satellites, designed to generate a dynamic, high-resolution 3D map of Earth. This initiative will facilitate rapid, informed decision-making for governmental and commercial entities involved in disaster response, infrastructure durability, and critical geopolitical intelligence.Our team is responsible for the entire process of satellite design and manufacturing, creating the world’s most advanced Earth observation satellites. Our fleet will provide unparalleled accuracy, extensive coverage, and rapid responsiveness, delivering vital insights exactly where they are required.

Join Dexterity as a Senior/Staff Algorithms Engineer and tackle diverse challenges in robot task and action planning. Utilize advanced techniques from machine learning, search algorithms, and both discrete and continuous optimization to address complex sequential decision-making problems that involve reasoning about the physical world and its dynamics. Stay updated with the latest advancements in reinforcement learning, task and motion planning, and related areas to enhance Dexterity's foundational technology in physical AI.Dexterity's cutting-edge robotic systems integrate data from various sensors, such as RGB cameras, depth sensors, force-torque sensors, encoders, system telemetry, and human input. You will have the opportunity to develop sensor fusion and state estimation techniques to effectively utilize this multimodal sensory data for planning algorithms.Collaboration will be key as you work with the data platform, physics simulation, and robot operations teams to devise innovative methods for refining the system’s internal world model.As Dexterity expands its range of algorithmic challenges with new robotic applications, your contributions will include optimizing packing algorithms for constructing taller, denser, and more stable structures with various objects, addressing logistics tasks for inventory movement and sorting in warehouses, and developing models that comprehend physics and geometry for tasks of varying durations.In addition to algorithmic development, you will be tasked with creating high-quality, maintainable, and efficient software, leveraging your strong software design expertise to guide broader software development within the team.About Dexterity:At Dexterity, we are passionate about leveraging robotic technology to create positive changes in the world. Our innovative solutions empower individuals to focus on creative and problem-solving tasks while robots manage repetitive and physically demanding work.We are at the forefront of warehouse automation, addressing the critical need for smarter, more resilient supply chains that impact countless lives and businesses globally. Our full-stack robotic systems possess the capability to pick, move, pack, and collaborate with human-like skill, awareness, and learning. With a software-driven, hardware-agnostic approach, our systems have successfully picked over 15 million goods in production. Our customer-centric philosophy drives every decision we make – always asking how we can better serve our clients.

About Terra AIAt Terra AI, we are pioneering a cutting-edge AI platform dedicated to the exploration and development of clean energy and mineral resources. Utilizing state-of-the-art techniques in generative AI, foundational modeling, and autonomous decision-making, we aim to solve some of the most pressing challenges in geosciences. Our innovative systems enhance the identification of vital resource deposits, expedite their measurement and characterization, and contribute to the design of more efficient and sustainable production strategies.Supported by Khosla Ventures and other distinguished investors, we are excited to expand our team from approximately 15 to 30 by year's end, further advancing our technology and ensuring robust deployment alongside our esteemed mineral and clean energy partners.About the RoleThis full-time, hybrid Chief of Staff position at Terra AI in Redwood City, CA, involves close collaboration with the CEO to facilitate execution, propel cross-functional initiatives, and ensure that strategic priorities are effectively transformed into operational results.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning and Execution (20%)Collaborate with the CEO to define, monitor, and achieve company-wide objectives.Convert strategic directives into actionable execution plans and clear business processes across departments.Assist in company planning activities, operational rhythms, and leadership decision-making.Act as the liaison connecting company leadership, personnel, advisors, and partners.Cross-Functional Initiatives (60%)Lead and manage critical cross-departmental initiatives from conception through to execution.Assist in early Series B fundraising efforts, including establishing and overseeing processes, identifying potential investors, managing the investor pipeline, and preparing the data room.Support go-to-market strategies, including process definition, client and partner identification, commercial negotiations, and contract development.Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on markets, competitors, customers, and strategic growth opportunities.Champion external initiatives focused on stakeholder engagement and relationship building.

Join ridezum as a People Operations Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping our team and culture. In this dynamic position, you will support our HR functions by analyzing data, optimizing processes, and enhancing employee experiences. Your analytical skills will be crucial in providing insights that drive our people strategies forward.

WHO WE ARE AT BOXBox, Inc. (NYSE:BOX) stands as the premier provider of Intelligent Content Management solutions. Our innovative platform empowers organizations to enhance collaboration, oversee the entire content lifecycle, safeguard vital content, and revolutionize business workflows through enterprise AI. Since our inception in 2005, we have simplified operations for leading global enterprises, including JLL, Morgan Stanley, and Nationwide. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, we maintain offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.Joining Box means you will play a pivotal role in advancing our platform. Content is the backbone of organizational workflows, encompassing billions of files and information exchanged daily: contracts, invoices, employee records, financial documents, product specifications, marketing materials, and beyond. Our mission is to infuse intelligence into content management, empowering our customers to revamp workflows across their organizations. The integration of AI with enterprise content presents unprecedented opportunities to redefine collaboration, and at Box, you will be at the forefront of this transformation.WHY BOX NEEDS YOUThe Solutions Engineering Team at Box comprises solutions engineers, value engineers, platform solution engineers, enterprise architects, and demo engineers. As a Solutions Engineer, you will engage with business and IT leaders across various sectors, taking ownership of crafting customer-centric solutions. Collaborating closely with the account team, you will identify and expand revenue opportunities while ensuring solutions are primed for cross-company implementations. You will serve as a vital bridge between Sales and Product, conveying customer insights to Product Management, Operations, and Engineering at Box. Our top performers exhibit natural curiosity, possess extensive knowledge of the Box platform, excel in delivering impactful demonstrations, and can lead discussions surrounding Box's security narrative, technical architecture, and product configurations.This role is situated in our Redwood City office, where you will support Enterprise clients to broaden our market presence and penetrate new accounts. If you are inquisitive, passionate about solving problems, and excited to work with cutting-edge technology, we invite you to apply.

Join Nimblerx as a Recruiter, where your expertise will help us build a talented team dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and selecting candidates who align with our company values and mission. You will use innovative recruitment strategies to engage potential candidates and foster a positive candidate experience.

At Serve Robotics, we are revolutionizing urban mobility with our innovative sidewalk robot, envisioned to transform delivery services by alleviating street congestion and enhancing accessibility for all. Our robots are designed to support local businesses while providing a delightful experience for customers and pedestrians.The Serve fleet has successfully operated in cities like Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, and Chicago, turning robotic deliveries from a mere novelty into a widely adopted solution. We invite skilled individuals to join us in this exciting journey.About UsOur team comprises seasoned professionals from software, hardware, and design backgrounds, united in our mission to shape a better future. We tackle real-world challenges by leveraging the latest advancements in robotics, machine learning, and computer vision, while prioritizing the end-user experience. Our agile and diverse environment fosters collaboration and respect as we solve complex problems together.The TeamOur dynamic Electrical Engineering team at Serve Robotics is crucial to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of our products. They drive innovation and collaborate to create efficient solutions for high-performance robotic applications.Role OverviewAs a Senior Embedded Engineer, you will lead the integration of hardware and firmware across various designs. Your expertise will guide initial board bring-up, feature enablement, system integration, and the development of testing infrastructure, working closely with our electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to guarantee optimal hardware performance.

Join our team as a Senior Quality Engineer and play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality assurance processes within our organization. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust quality standards, conducting thorough testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence.

Box, Inc. creates Intelligent Content Management solutions that help organizations manage content, collaborate, protect sensitive data, and automate workflows with enterprise AI. Since 2005, Box has served global clients including AstraZeneca, JLL, Morgan Stanley, and Nationwide. The company is based in Redwood City, CA, with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Role overview The Software Engineer III - Storage role is part of the Storage Content team at Box’s Redwood City headquarters. This group manages the infrastructure that handles all customer content, including the core upload and download pipelines used by millions of people daily. Their work forms the foundation of the Box Content Cloud and enables integrations with products such as Microsoft Coauthoring and Box AI. The team operates at exabyte scale, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability as Box continues to grow. Building and maintaining these mission-critical systems requires attention to operational excellence and reliability best practices. This position involves working closely with a team of engineers to tackle complex technical challenges that impact some of the world’s largest organizations. The results of this work directly shape customer productivity and the future direction of content management at Box. What you will do Design, build, and deliver scalable, reliable microservices that support Box’s platform. Lead...