Position: Full time, flexible hours, Local Portland Oregon

Rapta is driving a revolution in American manufacturing by facilitating the return of production jobs to the U.S. Our powerful AI software platform automates the deployment of vision-based AI systems for manufacturing, inspection, and process control.

Working closely with some of the industry's most prominent customers, we deliver top-notch AI vision systems via the most sophisticated ML ops automation platform available today.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about working with state-of-the-art vision systems, especially those from NVIDIA.

At Rapta, you'll find an opportunity to impact at a massive scale with Generative AI fusion that is revolutionizing manufacturing. If you are a curious mind, a lifelong learner, and have a penchant for turning challenges into opportunities, we want you!

Responsibilities

• Backend Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems.
  • Ensure scalability, performance, and security of backend services.

• Python Proficiency
  • Develop and maintain applications and systems using Python.
  • Stay updated with the latest Python frameworks and best practices.
  • Experience with Artificial Intelligence
  • Desired experience creating, packaging and shipping artificial intelligence systems
  • Experience with Tensorflow, CUDA drivers, NVIDIA Jetson platform or Pytorch highly desirable

• Embedded Hardware Experience
  • Work on low-level embedded hardware projects.
  • Integrate software with hardware components, with a preference for experience in Rust or C++.

• Experience with Distributed Systems
  • Design and implement distributed systems architectures.
  • Ensure system reliability, scalability, and efficiency.

• Networking Experience (Preferred)
  • Knowledge of networking protocols and architecture.
  • Experience in implementing network security measures.

• Deployment of Hardware
  • Experience in deploying and integrating hardware in a production environment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and optimize hardware performance.

• Mentorship
  • Mentor junior engineers and team members, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.
  • Lead by example and foster a culture of technical excellence.

• Independent Project Management
  • Take ownership of projects, demonstrating a 'fire and forget' approach.
  • Manage projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision.

• Full Stack Development (Preferred)
  • Ability to work on full stack development projects.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in both frontend and backend technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend development, Python, and distributed systems.
• Experience with low-level embedded hardware and proficiency in C++.
• Networking experience is a plus.
• Experience in deploying hardware in various environments.
• Proven track record of mentoring and leading engineering teams.
• Ability to manage complex projects independently.
• Full stack development experience is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What We Offer

• Medical insurance
• 401K
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.