Software Development

findfolks is partnering with a company that builds and operates automated drill rigs to accelerate mineral discovery. Mining is a trillion-dollar industry, but the drills used to explore haven't changed in nearly 100 years. Mines are becoming harder to find, which is a danger to the future of civilization. Our mission is to change that. The first step is mass production of automated drilling rigs to find more mines, faster. That is just the beginning.

About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be directly responsible for the architecture and development of end-to-end software systems that run next-generation industrial machinery. The tools and applications you build will enable drillers to multiply their efforts, improve the customer journey throughout the exploration process, and ultimately make significant mineral discoveries all around the world.

Note: You don't need mining or drilling experience to excel in this role.

Requirements:
Build software systems that integrate smart data processing with command & control of the rigs.
Design well-architected, responsive, and performant web applications.
Develop tools that allow for test execution across multiple environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop, and even rig-in-the-loop testing.
Integrate security frameworks and data protection policies to meet regulatory standards and protect sensitive customer & geochemical information.
Optimize microservices and data pipelines to handle large-scale, rapidly growing datasets from drilling operations.
Manage core infrastructure (databases, storage, monitoring, logging) both on-premises at rig sites and in public cloud environments.
Drive edge-computing strategies for low-latency analytics, machine learning, and autonomous decision-making on the rigs themselves.
See your software through from start to finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing, to field validation and hand-off.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work from our headquarters in El Segundo
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Qualifications:
Skilled in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript, Golang, C/C++) with strong architectural principles.
Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Front-end experience in React, NextJS, or similar JavaScript frameworks.
Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, real-time analytics, and data pipelines handling large amounts of streaming telemetry.
Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), edge computing strategies, and event-driven architectures.
Experience with UNIX-like operating systems, version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts.
Solid security mindset, including expertise in authentication, encryption, and compliance (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001).
Industrial or hardware-adjacent experience (real-time data acquisition, embedded systems, rugged environments) is a plus.
Strong attention to detail.
A drive to deliver exceptional user experiences for customers and a willingness to own all outcomes.
Have a bias to action, take pride in your work, and care more about getting to the right solution than being right.

Benefits
Everyone is an owner, so as the company grows, your equity grows too.
You’ll have the freedom and resources to try new things and iterate quickly.
We also offer 100% healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are paid for when you're at headquarters, and we can help you find housing nearby.