onX
Technology
SeniorBackendEngineer
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“Senior Backend Engineer at onX. Skills: Backend Engineering, API Development, Cloud Computing. Design backend APIs. Build backend services”
What You'll Achieve.
Contribute to meaningful outcomes; Lasting impact for customers; Lasting impact for business; Support reliable navigation; Support high-confidence navigation; Advance shared engineering patterns
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Concentration
On-call rotation, Ability to travel quarterly
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years software development, Focus on distributed cloud computing, Focus on API development, Computer science foundation, Build and debug microservices architecture, Permanent US work authorization, Residence in the US
Nice to Have
Experience with geospatial data, Experience with PostGIS, Experience with GeoJSON, Experience with vector tiles, Familiarity with offline-first architectures, Familiarity with sync-heavy mobile architectures, Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform
What You'll Do.
Build backend services
Partner with engineers
Participate in architectural decisions
Improve system observability
Improve system monitoring
Improve system alerting
Mentor junior engineers
Support junior engineers
Participate in on-call rotation
Embed AI in workflows
Integrate experimentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with partners; Cross-functional teams
Process & Methodology
Agile
Full Job Description
ABOUT onX We’re a team of builders, adventurers, and risk takers using technology to help people confidently explore the outdoors. Driven by our mission to awaken the adventurer inside everyone, we build products that optimize every outdoor experience and inspire confidence to get out and go further. We’re a high-growth tech company. The pace is fast, the work takes grit, and ambiguity is part of the job. As the world changes around us, we adapt - continuously evolving how we build, prioritize, and deliver. Our business moves quickly, and there’s real opportunity to shape what we build next. Each of our verticals - Hunt, Offroad, Backcountry, and Fish - is at a different stage of maturity, which means the challenges you encounter and the impact you have will vary depending on where you sit and what the business needs most. We operate with an experimentation mindset, continually iterating and improving how we solve problems. We expect our people to use the latest tooling, including AI, thoughtfully and responsibly, pairing human judgment with technology to increase quality, speed, and impact. Our impact comes to life through the products we build, in the stories of our customers, and in our growing commitment to land stewardship and recreational access. WHAT YOU WILL DO onX is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer who will contribute to meaningful, real-world outcomes that have a lasting impact for customers and the business. In this role, you’ll focus on the user’s experience with off-road mapping and navigation as part of the Offroad team, supporting reliable, high-confidence trail navigation and land-use intelligence for Overlanders and Trail Riders. You’ll take ownership of your work, collaborate closely with partners across the organization, and help move initiatives forward in an environment where priorities evolve, learning is celebrated, and you’re encouraged to keep stretching your skills. This role will report to the Offroad engineering manager. As an onX Senio
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