Backend Engineer (Python)

About Origin

Origin (previously 10xConstruction) is building general-purpose autonomous robots for US construction to tackle rising costs, safety risks, and labour shortages. Our modular, multi-trade platform combines purpose-built hardware with real-time site intelligence to navigate complex environments and execute tasks with precision. Trained in high-fidelity simulation and already deployed on live sites, our robots deliver 5x faster execution, 250%+ margin expansion, and significant cost savings. Join India’s most talent-dense robotics team consisting of individuals from IITs, Stanford, UCLA, etc.

About the Role

We are hiring a Backend Engineer (Python) to help build and scale the systems powering our autonomous construction robots. You will develop APIs, data pipelines, and infrastructure for robot control and telemetry. The platform must function both online and offline, ensuring reliability in low-connectivity environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services and APIs using Python (FastAPI or similar)
• Build data pipelines to process large volumes of robot sensor data
• Design PostgreSQL/SQLite schemas for robot operations and user data
• Enable real-time communication between robots and backend systems
• Architect systems to support both offline and online functionality
• Manage and scale AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, Lambda)
• Collaborate with robotics and frontend teams for seamless integration

Requirements

3–8 years of backend development experience with strong Python skills

Proficient in FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, and AWS

• Experience with REST APIs and large-scale data systems
• Familiarity with cloud deployments, monitoring, and offline-capable systems

Nice to Have

• Experience in robotics, IoT, or real-time systems
• Familiarity with ROS, MLOps, ETL pipelines, or time-series data
• Experience with CI/CD and containerized environments
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