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 WebSockets 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 (noSQL 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 WebSockets and Pub/Sub messaging patterns/systems.

Experience with containerization using Docker.

Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL).

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., GitHub Actions).

Experience with cloud platforms.

Experience with Kubernetes.

Additional information Contract Type: Full-time

Lavoro da remoto: Available (e.g., 1 day/week, subject to team policy)

Driving Licence: Required

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 benefit.

Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and influence our technological direction.

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