Senior Backend Software Engineer

What we’re building

The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now.

Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. And we're already executing. We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology. We're now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon. We're extending our platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, with years' worth of signed contracts and a pipeline that spans every vessel type on the water.

The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers it.

Who we’re looking for

We're looking for someone excited by our vision, eager for a challenge, and willing to learn on the job. We pride ourselves on transparency and operate in a lean, high-trust environment that encourages everyone to take ownership over their domain.

This is a full-time role reporting to the  Director, Software Engineering in a remote, hybrid or onsite capacity and will work closely with our Software Engineering team where everyone's work matters.

What You'll Do

• Designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems powering our boat infotainment systems and mobile app
• Building and optimizing data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and visualizing boat telemetry data
• Developing internal tools to improve our manufacturing processes
• Managing cloud resources and infrastructure
• Identifying opportunities to use software to accelerate the company's trajectory

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience with expertise in at least one backend programming language (e.g., TypeScript, Python, Java, Go, Rust)
• Experience overseeing technical projects, including communicating with stakeholders, prioritizing high ROI features, driving towards a technical vision, and delegating workscope
• Proficiency with at least one cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps best practices
• Deep understanding of API design and microservices architecture
• Demonstrated ability to optimize backend systems for performance, cost, and scale
• Excellent grasp of the fundamentals of software engineering and passion for developing high quality, maintainable software

Bonus qualifications 

• Experience with Amazon Web Services
• Familiarity with data processing and analytics tools (e.g., BigQuery, Apache Spark, Kafka)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
• Experience with real-time data processing and IoT systems
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and tools such as manufacturing execution systems (MESs)
• Experience with machine learning and predictive analytics
• Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
• Enthusiasm for boating and the water

At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.

What we offer

The base salary for this role is $190,000 annually

Highly competitive equity grants are included with full-time offers, as well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.

Additionally, Arc offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Healthcare benefits — 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
• Parental leave — 14 weeks fully paid for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Generous time off — Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure
• Income protection — Life and disability insurance for all employees
• Retirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
• Water fund — $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose
• Professional development — $500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend
• Safety support — Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment, and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
• Captain training — Training and access to take Arc boats out with friends and family
• Office perks — Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
• Relocation assistance — Available depending on role eligibility

Our Values

We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:

• Ownership over both your work and the company's success
• Empathy for colleagues and for customers
• Humility in problem solving and collaboration
• Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly
• Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives

We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align — we'd be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.