CMT is looking for a collaborative and hands-on Software Engineer II, Backend with 2–4 years of relevant experience to join our Data & Platform group and contribute to the shared engineering capabilities used across CMT.
In this role, you’ll use your experience with Python, REST APIs, SQL, and AWS to build and maintain backend services, work with data and cloud-based systems, troubleshoot technical issues, and take ownership of features from development through testing and delivery. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers to improve code quality, reliability, and the platforms that support CMT’s products.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with development teams and product managers to brainstorm software solutions
- Design both client-side and server-side architectures
- Create visually appealing front-end applications
- Develop and maintain efficient databases and applications
- Create effective APIs
- Perform software testing to ensure performance and responsiveness
- Debug, troubleshoot, and enhance software
- Implement security and data protection measures
- Design mobile-responsive features and applications
- Complete any additional tasks as they arise
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience and/or certification in Computer Science or related field
- 2+ years of relevant working experiences in web application development and programming
- Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern JS frameworks like React or Angular
- Familiarity with the entire web application stack, including APIs and databases
- Knowledge of Python
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly
- Ability to learn quickly
Nice to Haves:
- Experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, SNS, SQS, RDS/Aurora, or DynamoDB
- Experience with event-driven architectures, message queues, or streaming systems
- Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized applications
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Terragrunt
- Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and service observability
- Knowledge of application and API security
- Experience with microservices, Docker, CI/CD, asynchronous processing, or messaging systems is a plus
Compensation and Benefits:
- Fair and competitive salary based on skills and experience
- Equity may be awarded in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Medical Benefits (Health insurance, Personal accident insurance, Group term life insurance), gratuity, parental leave, sick leave and public holidays
- Employees are eligible for flexible allowances which includes Leave Travel Assistance, Telephone/Mobile Expenses, Professional development expenses, Meals Coupon, Vehicle Reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling and work from home policy depending on role and responsibilities
Additional Perks:
- Work on a mission with real impact: crashes prevented, injuries avoided, lives protected around the world
- Join an industry leader — 65+ million drivers protected, powering 140+ programs across 25 countries
- Recognized innovator in mobility AI, earning top honors including the TIME Industry Leader in AI, a Gold Edison Award, and the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award for AI for Social Good. CMT is also Great Place to Work Certified
- Be part of the team inventing the future of mobility and road safety
- Move fast, own outcomes, do work that matters
- High ownership, small teams, and direct access to leadership — no layers between your work and its impact
- Summer Fridays provide team members with half days to recharge
- Join one of our employee resource groups: Black, AAPI, LGBTQIA+, Women, Book Club, and Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive wellness, education, and employee assistance programs
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
At CMT, we believe the best ideas come from a mix of backgrounds and perspectives.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace and culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique talents and perspectives. Diversity is essential to our success, and we actively seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability state. CMT is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. To learn more, visit www.cmtelematics.com and follow us on Instagram @cmt.ai
About Cambridge Mobile Telematics:
Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) is the world’s largest telematics and AI company for safer mobility. Its mission is to make the world’s roads and drivers safer. The company’s AI-driven platform, DriveWell Fusion®, proactively identifies and reduces driving risk, leading to fewer crashes and injuries. To date, CMT’s technology has helped prevent over 126,000 crashes worldwide. CMT enables partners to measure risk, detect crashes, provide life-saving assistance, and streamline claims. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, CMT operates globally with offices in Budapest, Hungary; Chennai, India; Seattle, Washington; Tokyo, Japan; and Zagreb, Croatia. Learn more at www.cmt.ai.
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