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Norway's leading university is looking for 2 graduate and/or experienced software engineers to help with development of web related services in a Linux-based production environment. Our projects are based around modern dialects of Java and Javascript that use a mature environment of microservices across the Norwegian higher education sector. We have pretty strict language requirements (must speak norwegian), but these are occasionally waived for exceptional candidates (typically PhDs or postdocs).

$150,000-$300,000 based on experience

PrepScholar’s mission is to improve education at scale through technology. Our flagship product is an SAT/ACT prep program that automatically learns the strengths and weaknesses of each student and creates an individualized learning program through machine learning. You can think of it as an automated tutor that provides a compelling learning experience at scale. We also have a large web presence with over two million monthly visitors to our free tools and articles. We believe we have a major advantage over other companies in our space because of our technology-centered and analytical approach to education. We're profitable and bootstrapped, and you'll be working to build and maintain products that impact millions of students worldwide. Our stack: - Sass, JQuery, Backbone - Django/Python - MySQL - AWS/Linux Requirements: - Strong foundation in computer science and software engineering, including competencies in data structures, algorithms, databases, software design and dev ops. Strong hands-on experience with our core technologies is a big plus. In particular: - ---Python and Django - ---JavaScript and JavaScript MV frameworks like AngularJS, Ember, Knockout, or Backbone

$80k-$250k base salary, plus benefits. Traded on NASDAQ: AUR.

My team makes the software that simulates autonomous vehicle on road in millions of virtual scenarios in order to measure their safety and performance. We specialize in simulating the physical processes involved in road-vehicle dynamics which allow motion planning, control, safety, and test engineers to design, verify, and validate changes to autonomy software without needing a physical vehicle on the road. We are a key part of Aurora’s safety culture.

$150k–$250k + bonus

We’re hiring an experienced engineer to help build and evolve the platform that powers HRT’s global infrastructure. You’ll work in Python on automation, provisioning, monitoring, and network tooling across thousands of Linux machines. Strong Python and Linux/UNIX fundamentals are required; experience with Debian, networking, or CI/CD is a plus. Share your info here: https://www.gem.com/form?formID=65d1b5ca-e5d1-4f4c-a782-ba0f7ee7e4b1

$170 - $220k + profit share

We build kinetic sculptures that live in iconic public spaces. Small multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers creating large data-driven installations. Role is a senior software engineer who will be a senior voice on a tight team, touching every layer of the stack. Responsibilities include managing Linux-based distributed systems that coordinate massive arrays of sensors and actuators; writing embedded/firmware in C/C++ for custom PCBs and motor controllers; using primarily Python, JavaScript, C, and C++; solving hard problems like real-time constraints, custom networking protocols, and building high-reliability systems that run 24/7 in public spaces. Requirements: 10+ years of experience, strong hands-on tinkerer who understands math/physics and hardware, comfortable with mission-critical pressure, and mentorship-minded. Role is primarily onsite in Brooklyn with some flexibility. Studio homepage: https://breakfaststudio.com/ Apply link: https://theartistbreakfast.com/jobs/jobs-senior-software-engineer-2026

$100k-200k + bonus + equity

We're a Bermuda-based company bringing streamlined, modern engineering practices to reinsurance and creating a purpose-built technology platform. This is your chance to get in early and help architect our core systems without the baggage of legacy code. We are using reliable tools that get the job done: Python, TypeScript, Linux, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, React/Next.js, GitHub, and AWS. You'll be directly impacting how we evaluate risks and returns for investor capital – from hurricanes and earthquakes to liability and specialty risks like aviation and energy. Real decisions will be made using the systems you help build.

$160-200k + equity

At pganalyze, we’re redefining how developers optimize one of the world's most popular databases, PostgreSQL. Our software gives companies like Atlassian, Robinhood, and Notion the tools to solve their most complex Postgres performance challenges, ensuring their mission-critical applications run smoothly at scale. For our Solutions Engineering role you will directly work with our VP of Sales, as well as our Founder & CEO (me!) on strategic deals, and develop the playbook for integrating pganalyze in complex customer environments. You will also actively contribute to both our documentation and the product itself. Our team is cross-functional, and our goal is to improve the pganalyze product where we can, to allow repeated delivery of a great customer experience. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in working on Linux VMs in the cloud or on-premise, and with Kubernetes or containers. Go experience is a big plus, since our agent (the pganalyze collector) is written in Go, and this role may involve making the collector work in different environments, and improving cloud provider API integrations.

$192k + bonus

EnigmoFi is a crypto financial infrastructure startup hiring a senior DevOps / SRE to own and scale production cloud infrastructure. Responsibilities include driving infrastructure automation, CI/CD, monitoring, incident response, and security best practices across environments. Strong fit if you have operated high-availability infrastructure in crypto or digital asset environments.

130-190k DOE

Computer vision (segmentation) and aerial imagery experience a big plus for the eng role.

Salary: $154,000 - $190,000 DOE

Company: We are the Healthtech powering brands like Google, Samsung, Perplexity, OpenAI, Noom and others. We empower people to own their health data and drive detailed insights so they can make more informed decisions. Role: As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer you will ensure we build a reliable, secure and efficient platform for the b.well network. You will be encouraged to blog, speak, and join events to share your work. The role focuses heavily on automation across infrastructure, monitoring and disaster recovery. Responsibilities include automating infrastructure and operations, programming/scripting (Python, Rust, Go), working with Linux, building new platform solutions and documenting policies/procedures, monitoring infrastructure for anomalies, and mentoring/passing knowledge to peers.