Mission Control Software Engineer

Job summary

At TerraFirma, we’re redefining how the world moves earth for construction. Founded by former SpaceX engineers and backed by Bain Capital Ventures, TerraFirma is automating construction to make it faster, cheaper, and safer.

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Qualifications

• in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of professional or project experience as a full-stack or application developer, working across frontend, backend, and infrastructure
• Proficiency in building interactive UIs using modern frameworks and platforms (e.g., React, Vue.js, Unity, Unreal, or equivalent)
• A strong understanding of computer networking principles, including routing and protocols across the OSI model
• Proficiency in developing software to run on Linux-based systems
• Preferred
• Must be willing to work extended hours or weekends when needed to support critical deadlines or triage urgent deployment issues
• Comfortable with working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
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Responsibilities

• Design and build intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for tasking, supervising, and remotely controlling autonomous robots and workflows
• Develop real-time visualizations for complex sensor data, including LiDAR, 3D models, and geospatial information, with a focus on rapid prototyping and user feedback
• Apply best practices in networking, authentication, and security to ensure low-latency, reliable communication between systems
• Architect and maintain scalable, secure backend systems, ensuring efficient deployment and operation in production environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Iterate quickly, collaborate cross-functionally, and optimize the full-stack experience to deliver robust and user-friendly solutions
• Lead interdisciplinary teams, mentor new engineers, and help grow the team through hiring

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