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Senior Backend Engineer OTA Platform - 42dot
Backend Engineer
Lead the design, implementation, and operation of a robust OTA backend platform, ensuring secure and efficient over‑the‑air software delivery for connected vehicles using Python, Go, gRPC, and Kubernetes.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain the OTA backend platform that supports secure, reliable software updates for SDV vehicles.
- Define and implement in‑vehicle and server‑to‑server communication protocols, data interfaces, and API contracts using gRPC and REST.
- Integrate with external partner systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and authentication flows.
- Lead OTA update testing across diverse controllers, troubleshoot issues, and optimize deployment pipelines.
- Collaborate with DevOps to deploy the platform on Kubernetes, automate CI/CD pipelines, and monitor system health.
Requirements
- 8+ years of backend or platform engineering experience, preferably in automotive or OTA domains.
- Proven track record building and operating large‑scale, distributed systems with high availability.
- Strong proficiency in Python and Go, with experience in gRPC, REST, and microservices architecture.
- Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD tooling, and cloud infrastructure.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills, ability to work cross‑functionally, and a passion for delivering high‑quality software updates.
Skills
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