Who we are

Violet Labs is building cloud-based data centralization for complex hardware engineering. Our team has built spacecraft, launch vehicles, eVTOLs, drones and self-driving cars for companies like SpaceX, Google, DARPA, Lyft and Amazon. We are building the platform that will revolutionize the way these products are designed, built, integrated, tested and deployed.

Violet is backed by world-class investors and technologists. We are a fast-growing startup seeking foundational engineers who can help us grow not only our product and tech stack, but our vision and our culture.

The ideal candidate is passionate about building reliable and delightful software, and wants to help radically improve and empower engineering teams by connecting the software tools that drive them.

What you’ll do

• Architect and build a high performing, scalable and delightful enterprise B2B SaaS platform for hardware engineering teams

• Build integrations with software tools utilized across the engineering lifecycle, such as requirements management, modeling and simulation, product lifecycle management, project management, operations, and purchasing

• Write high-quality, tested, and documented code. Encourage others to do the same.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

• Help drive sprint planning processes, and represent engineering in product discussions

• Consistently seek to enhance efficiency, stability, and scalability of our software

• Help define and grow our engineering culture, processes, and tools

You should have

• Strong technical background and industry experience in production software engineering

• Proficiency with technologies like TypeScript, React, Kubernetes, and PostgreSQL

  • Nice to have: Nest.js, Next.js experience

• Self-starter, able to navigate ambiguity and rapidly evolving priorities

• Team player with great communication skills and collaborative work ethic

• Experience acting as a Scrum-master for small teams

Bonus points

• Experience in hardware programs such as spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, robotics, consumer or medical devices

• Experience in fast-growing tech startups

• Experience building products or implementing systems that comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and The Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Benefits

• 100% virtual work with flexible hours

• Unlimited paid time off

• Quarterly in-person team retreats

• Competitive salary and equity with top tier benefits

• Health insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental