Job description
Mine Vision Systems (MVS) is dedicated to providing advanced workflow-integrated perception and automation systems which improve speed, safety and productivity for the mining industry. We are a spinout from Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center, and are located in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood. Following the successful product launch of our FaceCapture™ Mapping System, we are in a growth mode and we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong knowledge of cloud computing to join our team.
As a Senior Software Engineer (Cloud Computing), you will design, build, and refine the cloud infrastructure that powers advanced robotic systems in mining applications. This role blends cutting-edge cloud engineering with real-world impact — enabling safer, smarter, and more efficient operations in one of the world’s most essential industries.
You’ll work on challenging problems in distributed systems, scalability, and security while collaborating with an experienced team of engineers and product leaders. If you enjoy taking ownership, shipping solutions, and seeing your work deployed in the field, this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement cloud computing systems that connect field-deployed robotic devices with our platform.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure our cloud solutions meet customer needs in the mining industry.
- Ensure reliability and security by monitoring and improving cloud applications at scale.
- Test rigorously under diverse real-world conditions to validate performance and durability.
- Occasionally travel (~5%) to customer sites to see your work in action.
Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with cloud computing technologies.
- Strong background in AWS compute, storage, and networking services.
- Python proficiency (JavaScript/TypeScript experience a plus).
- Solid understanding of Linux systems architecture and administration.
- Hands-on experience with virtualization, containerization, and orchestration.
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
- Working knowledge of databases: Postgres, Redis, DynamoDB.
- Understanding of networking (IPv6, routing, SDN, virtual networks), HTTP/2 & HTTP/3, and TLS security.
- Experience with authentication & identity management (OAuth2, IAM, OIDC, SAML).
- Comfort with debugging and performance testing using Linux-based tools (e.g., nmap, tcpdump, iperf).
- Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle: testing, reviews, documentation, version control, estimation.
- High initiative with strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Nice to Haves
- Experience with cloud observability tools (logging, monitoring, alerting).
- Contributions to open-source projects.
- Previous mentorship or leadership experience.
Why Join Us?
- Immediate impact: Work in a small, fast-moving team where your contributions won’t get lost in bureaucracy.
- Cutting-edge technology: Get hands-on with robotics, cloud, and distributed systems at scale.
- Great benefits: Full health coverage (medical, dental, vision, disability, life), 401(k) match, unlimited PTO, and a flexible hybrid work model.
- Growth & ownership: Take initiative, solve complex problems, and shape the next generation of mining technology.
