Xaba Inc.

Backend Developer (Python & Rust) - Milan, Italy

Italy full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

About Xaba
Xaba is at the forefront of AI-driven robotics automation, pioneering cutting-edge solutions to enhance industrial processes. Headquartered globally, with a team of collaborative scientists, engineers, and designers, Xaba operates in a remote-first and distributed environment. Join us to revolutionize the future of AI applied to robotics.
The Role
We're looking for a Backend Developer to join the team. You will be responsible for finding computational solutions to complex technical challenges, spearheading investigation in scalable distributed algorithms and development of our cloud-based systems, whilst providing technical leadership to junior team members.
What you will do

Research, design and implement robust, scalable, high-performance computer algorithms

Investigate state-of-the-art computational methods by reading relevant academic papers and attending appropriate workshops/conferences

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including designers and software engineers in multiple locations

About you

./Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

Fluent in Python and Rust

Expertise in API design, component architectures, principles of service-oriented software

Experience using automated testing and continuous integration frameworks

Exposure to software product development and delivery practices and related tools

Research, design and performance optimization of complex algorithms

Parallel computing methods and frameworks

Familiarity with fundamental Modeling & Simulation principles and methods

Nice to have

Computational geometry algorithms and methods

Excellent knowledge of linear algebra and calculus and familiarity with mathematical optimization methods: Linear Programming, Mixed Integer Programming, Combinatorial Optimization, Constraint Programming, Dynamic Programming

Knowledge of core robotic aspects: inverse and forward kinematics, singularities, trajectory planning"

Additional mathematical optimization methods: gradient estimation, Bayesian Optimization, metaheuristic optimization

Mathematical modeling methods for complex regression tasks, Deep Learning

Numerical methods for solving partial differential equations problems

GPU acceleration of numerical algorithms using CUDA/OpenCL

Amazon Web Services APIs

Lightweight virtualization technologies (Docker, etc.)

Our Team and Perks

We are an open, collaborative, and supportive culture including skill shares and design critiques

We believe that employees should be owners, which is why we provide stock option grants for full-time employees

We believe in supporting the health and wellbeing of our team, which is why we offer a competitive health benefits package

As a remote-first team, we believe in the importance of having the right set up, which is why we offer a home office budget

Learning and development is critical to us, which is why we have a self-directed learning budget

Stock option grants for full-time employees, promoting a sense of ownership.

Competitive health benefits package.

Our location
It would be better to live in areas near Milan - ITALY, where our office is located.
Our Hiring Process

Discover: You discover the opportunity and apply to the role

Talk: You take part in a 30-45 minute screening call with the Hiring Manager to chat about the role and the team.

Deep dive: We have a 60 minute call to dive deep into your experience and the role.

Meet your team: You have a video call with a few other Xaba team members.

Offer: You receive an offer to join Xaba!

Accommodations and Accessibility
Inclusion and equity are the cornerstones of how we recruit, hire, and develop talent. We encourage applications from all candidates, especially those who identify as members of the BIPOC community, LGBTQ++ community, women, caregivers, immigrants, and people living with disabilities. We encourage candidates to include any accommodations you require in your application. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Technology & IT API integration Python Remote Collaboration Backend Developer Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Backend Developer (Python & Rust) - Milan, Italy role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Xaba Inc.?
  3. Which of API integration, Python and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, Python and Remote Collaboration.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Backend Developer (Python & Rust) - Milan, Italy role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Python and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Xaba Inc. needs from this hire.

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