Senior Software Engineer

About the role

Pano AI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build scalable, secure production systems that help fire professionals detect and respond to wildfires. You will own end-to-end development projects, working across the full stack to create tools that protect communities and infrastructure. In this capacity, you will architect resilient systems that ingest and process high volumes of sensor and satellite data in real time. You will translate complex operational requirements into robust software solutions while maintaining strict standards for reliability and performance. The role demands close collaboration with product, science, and operations teams to ensure technology aligns with mission-critical workflows. You will mentor junior engineers and influence technical direction through thoughtful design and execution.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Build and scale full-stack solutions that support business objectives and user needs in wildfire detection and response.
• Design and deploy new features, internal tools, and development workflows that improve team velocity and system reliability.
• Manage projects from initial concept through to production deployment, coordinating requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Maintain high standards for application security, code quality, and system uptime across distributed environments.
• Utilize agile methodologies and participate in continuous learning to adapt to evolving product and technical challenges.
• Join an on-call rotation to monitor, triage, and resolve production incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to critical services.
• Develop technical documentation, performance metrics, and system dashboards that provide clear insight into system health.
• Implement data ingestion pipelines that handle diverse sources such as cameras, satellites, and IoT sensors with low latency.
• Optimize database queries and application logic to support fast response times for mission-critical user workflows.
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end teams to define interfaces and integration contracts that enable seamless user experiences.
• Conduct code reviews and pair programming sessions to uphold engineering standards and share knowledge across the team.
• Explore and prototype new technologies that could enhance detection accuracy, operational efficiency, or user engagement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building and maintaining production systems.
• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced SaaS environment where requirements evolve quickly and delivery is critical.
• Proficiency in server-side Java development using modern frameworks like Spring to create scalable and maintainable services.
• Experience with SQL, relational databases like PostgreSQL, and ORMs to model complex data and ensure consistency.
• Expertise in front-end development including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React to build responsive and interactive interfaces.
• Ability to architect, visualize, and implement complex technical systems that balance performance, cost, and usability.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving issues within intricate software environments and distributed services.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with engineers, product managers, and field operators.
• Comfort working with ambiguous requirements and turning high-level objectives into concrete technical tasks.
• Willingness to follow established security practices and contribute to the improvement of internal standards.
• Readiness to work in a team-oriented culture that values clarity, ownership, and timely execution.
• Flexibility to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on delivering high-quality software on schedule.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud infrastructure on AWS or GCP for deploying resilient and scalable services.
• Familiarity with Linux environments, Docker, and Kubernetes for containerized application deployment and management.
• Knowledge of caching tools like Redis, Valkey, or Memcached to improve data access performance and reduce latency.
• UI/UX design skills and prototyping experience to contribute to interface improvements and user-centered workflows.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices to streamline development and release processes.
• Understanding of security compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 or SOC2 to align technology with regulatory expectations.

Practical notes

• Compensation includes base salary and equity, with specific ranges provided during the interview process.
• Benefits vary by location and include health coverage, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
• This role is based in San Francisco and operates in Pacific or Mountain time zones where possible.
• Engagement is full-time with expectations for regular collaboration and on-call responsibilities.
• The hiring process will include technical assessments, interviews, and discussions relevant to the role.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for this position.
• Travel is not required for this role, though occasional in-person collaboration may be considered based on team needs.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
• The posting will remain open until the role is filled, and early application is encouraged for consideration.