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Senior/Staff Backend Software Engineer

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Gatik AI

Gatik AI

51-200 employees

Autonomous transportation for B2B logistics

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Onsite presence required 5 days a week at Mountain View, CA office.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Datadog
Python
NoSQL
Software Testing
Git
MongoDB
REST APIs
Flask
Cassandra
Django
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 5+ years of industry experience in backend development and developing large-scale data driven applications
  • Expertise in Python backend frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django)
  • Experience with Relational Databases and NoSQL Databases like Cassandra or MongoDB
  • Experience building REST APIs using Django Rest Framework or similar
  • Experience with CI/CD and system monitoring tools like Datadog
  • Good understanding of containers, build systems, and infrastructure automation
  • Experience using Gitlab
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to all technical aspects of backend development, including technical requirements definition, design, implementation, unit testing and integration
  • Collaborate with the frontend and infrastructure engineers for successful implementation of product features
  • Collaborate with the product and design teams on product alignment and deliverables
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software

Gatik AI specializes in autonomous transportation for business-to-business (B2B) logistics, focusing on the middle mile, which is the delivery of goods from distribution centers to retail locations. Their Gatik Carrier™ uses Level 4 autonomous technology to transport freight safely in both highway and urban environments, operating on known short-haul routes to enhance safety and efficiency. Gatik's Autonomous Transportation as a Service (ATaaS) model integrates into clients' supply chains, helping to lower costs and improve sustainability. The company's goal is to optimize supply chain efficiency for major clients like Tyson Foods and Kroger while ensuring safe operations in collaboration with various stakeholders.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$181.9M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

65%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with major companies like Tyson Foods and Kroger validate Gatik's technology and market potential.
  • The $30 million investment from Isuzu and the development of a new truck chassis for mass production by 2027 indicate strong future growth and technological advancements.
  • Gatik's focus on safety and collaboration with government and local communities enhances its reputation and operational reliability.

What critics are saying

  • The autonomous vehicle sector is highly competitive, with significant investments going to other players like Wayve and Motional, which could overshadow Gatik.
  • The long timeline for mass production (targeted for 2027) may delay revenue realization and market penetration.

What makes Gatik AI unique

  • Gatik focuses exclusively on the 'middle mile' of logistics, a niche often overlooked by competitors who target either last-mile or long-haul routes.
  • Their Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is designed for both highway and urban environments, offering versatility that many competitors lack.
  • The company's ATaaS model allows for rapid scaling and integration into existing supply chains, providing a unique value proposition in terms of cost-efficiency and sustainability.

Benefits

Very competitive salaries and stock options

Medical, dental and vision benefits which go above and beyond

Company building events throughout the year, including an annual company retreat

Pet friendly offices

Catered lunches and snacks throughout the week

Stunning, spacious offices in the US and Canada