We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join our cognitive platform team. In this role, you will be a key player in designing, building, and scaling the core backend systems and infrastructure that power our humanoid robot's cognitive platform. You will tackle complex challenges related to distributed systems, real-time communication, and high-performance computing, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the platform's brain. Your work will directly impact the robot's ability to process information, learn, and interact with the world. This is a unique opportunity to join a hi-tech robotics company and contribute to Oversonic's mission to revolutionize human-robot interaction with cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.
Main responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using Python. Implement and optimize concurrent systems using asyncio, multithreading, and/or multiprocessing. Architect and build robust distributed systems components. Develop and manage real-time communication channels using Web Sockets and Pub/Sub messaging systems (e.g., MQTT, NATS, Redis Pub/Sub). Write clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code.
Collaborate closely with frontend developers, robotics engineers, and infrastructure teams. Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and ensure system reliability. Work with containerization (Docker) and orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes / Helm). Contribute to database design and management (no SQL and SQL). Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback. (Nice to have)



Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation efforts. Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies, concurrency patterns, and distributed systems best practices.
Requirements
Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 2+ years of professional experience in Backend Software Engineering. Strong proficiency in Python. Deep understanding and hands-on experience with concurrent programming in Python (asyncio, multithreading, multiprocessing). Proven experience designing and building distributed systems. Experience with Web Sockets and Pub/Sub messaging patterns/systems. Experience with containerization using Docker. Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., Mongo DB, Postgre SQL). Experience with version control systems (Git). Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. English proficiency (written and spoken).
Nice to have
Experience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Git Hub Actions). Experience with cloud platforms. Experience with Kubernetes.
Additional information
Contract Type: Full-time Smart Working: Available (e.g., 1 day/week, subject to team policy) Driving Licence:
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Why Join
Oversonic Robotics? Contribute to a pioneering company shaping the future of humanoid robotics in Italy. Work with cutting-edge technology with real-world impact. Collaborate with a passionate and innovative team in a hybrid work environment. Join a company committed to sustainability, transparency, and social agevolazioni. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and influence our technological direction.

📌 Backend Software Engineer (Milano)
🏢 Oversonic Robotics
📍 Milano