About Us:Founded by MIT alumni, Tailbox is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. At Tailbox, we're pioneering the world's first AI-infused walking tour adventure, poised to redefine urban exploration. With rich local knowledge, our app combines AI with real-time location data to provide interactive content curated to your interests and mood to guide you to unexpected delights. On top of that, Tailbox introduces travelers to a community space for social meetups, connecting them with like-minded travelers along the way. Let Tailbox guide you to a world of discoveries at your next destination.The Role: We are looking for a talented Software Engineer who will be pivotal in enhancing our technical capabilities in areas such as API development, data scraping, database management, and chatbot infrastructure.This is a remote position. While you'll have the flexibility to work remotely most of the time if you wish, we value face-to-face interactions to fuel our innovation and team synergy. We also host intensive work sessions in person where we expect you to join us for collaboration, brainstorming, and accelerated development.Your mission will be to:Design and implement scalable, efficient APIs for internal use and integration with external services, enhancing our app's functionality and user experience.Implement data scraping methodologies to augment our content offerings.Deal with SQL, troubleshoot, and optimize database functionalities to ensure seamless user experiences.Exhibit analytical thinking and problem-solving acumen daily.Apply CI/CD practices to automate and streamline our development and deployment processes, ensuring rapid, reliable releases.Continually improve our AWS cloud infrastructure for peak performance.What You'll Need:Expertise in Python programming and backend development, with a focus on developing high-quality, scalable applications using FastAPI or Flask.Strong experience with PostgreSQL, understanding of database design, and proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and optimization.Practical experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure management.A proven track record of designing and implementing APIs.A knack for tackling complex data issues and optimizing data flow.Excellent problem-solving skills, with a creative and analytical approach to tackling technical challenges.Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, familiar with tools and practices for efficient development, testing, and deployment.Excellent communication skills and the capacity to work collaboratively in a dynamic startup environment.Qualifications:Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of industry experience in backend software development.Familiarity with data-scraping tools and methodologies.Demonstrated ability to work with cloud services, especially AWS, and experience with cloud automation and orchestration tools.Experience with bot development, particularly on messaging platforms like WhatsApp, is a plus.Why Join Tailbox?A leading role at the vanguard of marketing for a groundbreaking product calling for epic discovery.A compelling package including competitive pay and equity options.A crew of sharp and motivated co-adventurers, all united by a mission to map the uncharted territories of growth.Apply with your resume. A simple message or cover letter telling us about a campaign you did, or a snippet of why Tailbox sparks you is also appreciated.
