Senior Software Engineer - Remote (US)

Lead Software Engineer

Milestone’s Arcules team is developing the future of intelligent security systems — a scalable, device-agnostic, cloud-first platform that empowers customers to understand and anticipate their environments with ease. No heavy installations. No complex IT support. Just clarity through intelligent systems and responsible AI.

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to architect, design, and build highly scalable distributed data systems to enable new and innovative solutions in cloud-based video surveillance and IoT control systems.

This fully remote position welcomes candidates from any US location and centers ethics, inclusion, and togetherness as core values. No heavy technical barriers or complex installations—just straightforward, meaningful engineering.

What You'll Do

1. Work with product managers and technology teams to understand roadmap priorities and shape product features that address customers' needs.
2. Employ advanced knowledge of data structures, data modeling and design, and common software design patterns with a focus on microservice architecture.
3. Articulate design and architecture trade-offs and apply software design patterns to solve complex engineering problems efficiently.
4. Manage design and implementation based on sound engineering principles and best practices, with a focus on testability, maintainability, and scalability.
5. Provide overall project design and estimates that meet business and technology strategy needs during project scoping phases.
6. Manage the velocity of delivery without compromising the quality of product releases.
7. Mentor other engineers to make sound technical decisions and help build effective software engineering practices, especially in adopting formal testing as part of the software development process.
8. Own, diagnose, and resolve complex system technical issues and code defects.
9. Collaborate with engineering leadership to help establish the technical roadmap to facilitate innovation and enhancement of product capabilities.
10. Identify and work with SRE to implement automation opportunities to enhance efficiency in the software delivery cycle and the reliability of Milestone’s VSaaS product.

What You Have

1. Practical experience designing and developing audio and video content delivery systems or media streaming platforms, including implementing protocols for efficient and reliable data transmission.
2. Proficiency in programming with compiled languages such as Go or C++, including developing, debugging, and optimizing high-performance software systems.
3. Familiarity with developing applications deployed on public cloud infrastructure such as GCP, AWS, or Azure
4. Solid understanding of modern CI/CD methodologies and Git-based workflows
5. Experience designing and building distributed data systems for cloud-based video surveillance or IoT solutions.

Why Milestone?

With Milestone's Arcules team, engineers have broad opportunities to shape our product. You'll work alongside a team that values creativity, accountability, collaboration and outcomes. Together, we are simplifying complexity, empowering customers, and redefining the future of intelligent security in the cloud. Employees here have flexible work environments, opportunities for further education, and the ability to directly affect change in our Organization.

This annual for this position ranges from$175,000 to $195,000. Pay is based on the level, location, complexity, responsibility, and job duties of the specific position and is just one component of Milestone’s total compensation package. Additionally, we offer an attractive benefits package that includes medical/dental benefits, FSA or HSA, 401k with 6% Safe Harbor employer match, paid parental leave, generous PTO (20 days' vacation, 10 days paid sick time, and 12 company holidays), fully paid Short Term disability policy, fully paid Long Term disability policy, and Life Insurance. If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to our Talent Partner about our compensation philosophy.

All employees must complete a background check. Employees in fiscal roles are also required to undergo a credit check. All information obtained during these checks is handled confidentially and shared only with authorized personnel.

Milestone is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Apply Today

Please apply at our website: www.milestonesys.com.

We are excited to receive your application.