Senior Software Engineer at Parallel
Company: Parallel
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type: FULL_TIME
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><p>Parallel Systems is pioneering autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles designed to transform freight transportation by shifting portions of the $900 billion U.S. trucking industry onto rail. Our innovative technology offers cleaner, safer, and more efficient logistics solutions. Join our dynamic team and help shape a smarter, greener future for global freight.</p></div><p><strong>Senior Software Engineer</strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Parallel Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and optimize critical system applications. You will work on high-performance backend systems that empower our rail vehicles to navigate the rail network safely and securely, as well as interface with customer’s train control systems. This role requires deep expertise in systems programming and the ability to build robust, efficient software solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Design and implement high-performance, low-latency backend systems for critical train control applications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and maintain system-level software written primarily in Rust.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Optimize existing codebases for scalability, performance, and reliability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect fault-tolerant and distributed systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure software meets security, compliance, and performance standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Conduct performance profiling, debugging, and system diagnostics for complex issues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and best practices within the team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">What Success Looks Like:</span></strong></p>
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