Looking for an opportunity to make an impact at a fast-growing, investor-backed AI/ML company? Do you have experience leading a software team and building cloud-based software? This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of AI/ML models, sensor fusion, and large datasets. You will be an integral part of a high-performing multi-disciplinary team developing innovative products from the ground up.

Tocaro Blue is a passionate team bringing real innovation to the recreational marine industry. Our flagship product is PROTEUS; a hardware device that combines sensor information from the vessel’s RADAR, depth transducer, and various data sets with AI/ML models. This information appears as an intuitive display, enabling confidence and enhanced awareness for the captain.

We are looking for a Backend Developer whose primary role will be development of the cloud backend that supports PROTEUS software updates, data collection, and fleet management. The backend is primarily hosted using Amazon Web Services, but other platforms are necessary to solve unique problems. A critical role of this position will be the development of a data pipeline to seamlessly collect user data and feed it to a training system for a machine learning algorithm in order to improve the PROTEUS product over time.

Responsibilities

• (Primary) Developing cloud tools and dashboards for data management (AWS, Java, HTML5, Parse)
• (Secondary) Data Transformation and Integration with PROTEUS Application (Python, REST API, MQTT)
• Develop your own work plans to align with the PROTEUS product roadmap

Requirements

• Confident writing programs and solving technical problems independently
• Ability to read someone else’s code, understand it, and improve it
• Ability to plan a computer program before sitting down to write code
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 3 years backend development experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with fleet management and edge connected devices
• Personal projects, or hobby interest, in solving real-world problems with software
• Recreational marine experience or interest

Compensation & Commitment

• $95,000 salary, with potential for incentive equity compensation
• 401(k) with matching (up to 4% of salary), Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• In-house training on tools and techniques
• Ability to work on US Government Contracts (typically limited to US Citizens)
• Open to temporary or permanent remote working arrangements if based in the Southeast
• Occasional travel for product testing

Why relocate to Birmingham, Alabama?

Birmingham is a hidden gem at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. In the past few years, we have developed a thriving startup ecosystem to complement the traditionally strong healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors.

Birmingham is geographically diverse and has many outdoor recreation areas nearby like Oak Mountain State Park, Red Mountain Park, and Mt. Cheaha. Being in central Alabama, Birmingham is easy driving to the Gulf Coast, as well as Atlanta, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee. We’re known for our food in Birmingham: The local restaurant and bar scene punches way over its weight for the size of the city (Hot & Hot Fish Club, Highlands Bar and Grill and others are nationally acclaimed B’ham restaurants). We also have fifteen craft breweries in the city limits with a wide variety of atmospheres from college-town pub to upscale cocktail bars.

Our public and private schools are good. The cost of living in Birmingham is low (8% lower than the national average) and the strong economy and low unemployment rate, coupled with a low median household price means your money goes a lot farther when it comes to buying a home.

Visit Birmingham and let it surprise you with its beauty, food, and charm. Learn more about Birmingham by checking out the links below!

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Birmingham Museum of Art

Barber Motorsports Park

Oak Mountain State Park

Red Mountain Park

Vulcan Park and Museum

Lookout Mountain, Alabama

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

Tannehill State Park

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Tocaro Blue, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.