Senior Software Engineer

Pilot is a modern connectivity company based in New York City. We deliver fiber-optic internet and network services to businesses with no contracts, backed by a 100% uptime guarantee and 24/7 proactive support.

We're a passionate, close-knit team that believes businesses have more important things to worry about than their internet connection. Our top priority is enabling extraordinary work across all industries with connectivity solutions that are adaptive, agile, and designed with the customer in mind.

ON A TYPICAL DAY YOU'LL

• Develop and maintain new and existing services using Go, PHP, SQL, and TypeScript, working in an AI-augmented development environment
• Enhance infrastructure and site reliability by leveraging Kubernetes, Docker, Envoy, Prometheus, and Jenkins, while contributing directly to infrastructure roadmapping and architectural decisions
• Directly engage with and understand business processes, objectives, workflows, and strategy, not just code
• Architect and implement solutions to key business challenges in collaboration with technical leaders, applying deep knowledge of both technical and operational processes to deliver scalable, secure, effective outcomes
• Design and build integrations across internal systems, third-party APIs, and SaaS platforms to streamline workflows and improve data flow

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 7+ years of professional experience designing, building, and evolving enterprise software systems
• 2+ years of enterprise development experience in Go with demonstrated expertise; additional experience with PHP and TypeScript is preferred
• Strong foundation in object-oriented design principles and design patterns, with deep experience architecting and operating microservice-based systems
• Experience working in an AI-augmented development environment and proficiency with modern AI coding tools such as Claude Code.
• Hands-on experience deploying, administering, and maintaining systems using Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub, gRPC, and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong knowledge of relational database design
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (VLANs, subnets, IP addressing, BGP) is advantageous
• Excellent communicator with a track record of working cross-functionally
• Proven ability to understand broad aspects of a business (e.g., accounting, customer support, sales) and apply technical expertise to solve real operational problems
• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and proficiency with shell environments
• Experience with the SiteTracker project management platform is a plus

PILOT'S PAY & PERKS

• Base salary of $160,000 - $230,0000
• Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Company-sponsored 401(k)
• Commuter & Wellness Reimbursement
• Competitive PTO

At Pilot, we believe differences make us stronger, and that our diversity is something to celebrate. Pilot hires without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (and pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Pilot Fiber, Inc. is not open to third-party solicitation or resumes for our posted positions. Any resume submitted to a Pilot Fiber, Inc. employee by a recruiting firm that does not have a valid, written search agreement with us will be considered a referral, regardless of whether it is submitted for a posted position or for general consideration, and no matter how it is submitted (via email, the Internet, or other means). No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by Pilot Fiber, Inc. as a result of the referral or through other means.

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