Friday Systems builds AI that allows industrial robots to adapt to dynamic warehouse environments. We focus on high-throughput palletizing and related logistic tasks, by building distributed, cloud-native systems where reliability and scalability are non-negotiable. Tiny team, zero bureaucracy, direct impact, salary + equity.THE ROLETake end-to-end ownership of our platform: Design distributed systems, build backend (80%) and frontend (20%) services, manage cloud infrastructure and ensure quality through testing and reviews. You’ll collaborate with founders to turn business strategy into technology that scales.YOU WILL- Design, implement, and maintain distributed systems and applications with a strong focus on scalable architecture and design patterns.- Build and deploy backend services in Java and contribute to projects in Python or C++ when required.- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and web frontends using Angular.- Own infrastructure: Containerize services with Docker, automate operations with Bash scripting, and deploy to Cloud environments (AWS) with CI/CD best practices.- Manage databases, ensuring reliability, performance, and proper data modeling.- Guarantee software quality by writing comprehensive tests, performing code reviews, and ensuring adherence to best engineering practices.- Collaborate with the Leadership Team to ensure product excellence and alignment with business strategy. Forge strong relationships with clients, effectively translating their needs into unique technology solutions.- Build and nurture a high-performing team by attracting top talent. Provide mentorship and leadership to foster a culture of quality and innovation.YOU HAVE- Track record in software engineering, architecture and design patterns. 8+ years of development experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead role.- Strong background developing and maintaining applications in Java and Spring framework (this is a must requirement). Working knowledge of Python and/or C++ is a strong advantage.- Hands-on experience developing modern web frontends with Angular.- Experience with Docker, Bash scripting, Linux environments, and network fundamentals for real-world production systems.- Solid understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and ability to make architectural decisions, balancing performance and scalability.- Strong experience with cloud platforms, ideally AWS, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring of services.- Experience in testing methodologies (unit, integration, end-to-end) and commitment to high-quality code.HIRING PROCESS - 30-min intro & mutual fit- Deep technical session with the Dev. Team on your past work (no LeetCode, no homework)- Two one-hour “Traits & Skills” conversations with our two other Co-founders.- Meet the team & offer