Senior Full Stack Engineer — Cloud Infrastructure & IoT

Owl Labs is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to build and maintain the software behind our connected products and internal applications. You’ll work with Node.js, TypeScript, React, and AWS, contributing across backend services, web applications, and cloud infrastructure. We’re looking for someone who can make thoughtful technical decisions, troubleshoot problems, and work closely with other engineers to deliver reliable software.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and serverless applications using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Manage cloud infrastructure using AWS services, including Lambda, ECS, S3, SQS, and AWS IoT Core.
• Develop the backend services that support connected devices and over-the-air (OTA) updates.
• Build web applications and internal tools using React and TypeScript.
• Design and maintain PostgreSQL schemas, queries, indexes, and data access patterns.
• Create and maintain automated end-to-end tests and reporting tools using Playwright and Cucumber.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and cloud application releases.
• Help make technical decisions about how services connect, how data moves, and how applications are structured.
• Troubleshoot issues across applications, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
• Work with other engineers to deliver features, maintain code quality, and establish consistent development practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE

• Strong professional experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience building and maintaining backend applications and APIs.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including Lambda, ECS, S3, and SQS.
• Strong experience with React and modern frontend development.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design, query optimization, and indexing.
• Experience with automated testing, preferably Playwright and Cucumber.

SKILLS

• Understanding of REST APIs, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code, such as AWS CDK or Terraform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and production deployment practices.
• Understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, and backend design patterns.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems and work independently across the full stack.
• Clear communication and the ability to work well with other engineers.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with AWS IoT Core and connected-device architectures.
• Experience with OTA updates and device management.
• Experience with serverless architectures and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with observability, cloud cost optimization, and production monitoring.
• Experience building internal developer tools and automated testing platforms.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous Parental Leave
• Work From Home Stipend
• Commuter Benefit
• Flexible Work
• Paid Holidays
• Equity

Owl Labs is a hybrid company, we are over 40% remote, and our headquarters is based in Boston, MA.

Salary Range

$160,000—$180,000 USD

Owl Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to our values of embracing inclusivity and creating a culture where everyone feels respected and connected, no matter the location of their work environment. We invite applications from people of all walks of life and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.

Who We Are

Owl Labs is a collaborative tech company, creating an equalized meeting and learning experience for all, wherever participants may be. Powering hybrid teams and remote work is in our DNA. Owl Labs has been a leader when it comes to celebrating and connecting hybrid teams and classrooms -- meaning both in-office and remote workers, in-room students and at-home learning. We’re best known for the Meeting Owl product line, a smart 360 camera, mic, speaker all-in-one solution. Sitting in the center of the table, the Meeting Owl uses vision and voice recognition to shift the camera to focus on who’s speaking, giving all participants a feeling as if they’re in the same room. With the continued rise of hybrid teams and remote workers, our products allow for better collaboration and productivity no matter your location.

Our award-winning product, the Meeting Owl Pro, was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Best Inventions of 2020 and has been recognized by CES Innovation Awards 2020, Red Dot Design Awards 2020, SXSW Innovation Awards 2020. Our team was recognized as an Inc. Best Workplaces 2020 and 2021 and named on the esteemed Inc.’s Editor’s List.