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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

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Tendo

Tendo

51-200 employees

Soft exoskeleton gloves for grip assistance

Robotics & Automation
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$117.3k - $158.7kAnnually

+ Equity Package + Annual Bonuses

Senior

San Diego, CA, USA

Hybrid position requires in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
gRPC
Microsoft Azure
Agile
React.js
Git
Quality Assurance (QA)
TypeScript
AWS
Go
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar major OR equivalent professional experience or software development certification (including bootcamp).
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Professional experience developing Cloud Native applications/products on AWS, Azure, or GCP (AWS preferred) OR professional experience with Go/Golang OR professional experience with React + TypeScript.
  • Ability to communicate designs and work with product managers, engineers, and QA to clarify and prune requirements.
  • Professional experience with modern version control systems (e.g., Git) and tools (e.g., Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab).
Responsibilities
  • Drive all phases of software development including requirements analysis, architecture/design, implementation, documentation, testing, and debugging for a large consumer-facing application with significant daily usage.
  • Collaborate with product owners and designers to understand user needs and translate wireframes and other requirements into technical requirements and detailed architecture.
  • Participate in Agile processes including sprint planning, daily standups, demos, and retrospectives.
  • Learn and use Go and potentially other back end languages, along with technologies and frameworks like gRPC/Twirp, Ent, and various AWS technologies, to produce, modify, and maintain APIs, microservices, event streams/queues, and similar.
  • Write automated tests for all code and use Behavior Driven Development practices.
  • Write infrastructure as code using Serverless Framework.
  • Perform code reviews.
  • Provide expertise in Web, API, database, and/or cloud technologies and frameworks, including React, TypeScript, Go, gRPC, Twirp, Ent, Serverless Framework, and/or AWS technologies like EventBridge and Aurora.
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to other team members.
  • Create technical documentation describing architecture decisions.
  • Support and implement the latest standards in securing data to meet HIPAA requirements.

Tendo develops a soft exoskeleton in the form of a robotic glove that helps users grip and release objects more easily. This glove is particularly beneficial for individuals with physical disabilities or age-related challenges, as it enhances their strength and dexterity. The design focuses on using only one or two fingers, which keeps the device lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear. Tendo's glove is equipped with intelligent sensors that provide artificial strength, allowing users to maintain their independence both at home and in public. Unlike many competitors, Tendo emphasizes a practical and user-friendly approach to assistive technology. The company's goal is to improve the quality of life for its users by offering effective solutions that promote autonomy.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$187.6M

Headquarters

Lund Municipality, Sweden

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-14%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tendo's innovative approach can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities or age-related limitations.
  • The direct sales model and partnerships with healthcare providers offer multiple revenue streams and market penetration opportunities.
  • The lightweight and practical design of the glove makes it appealing for daily use, increasing user adoption and satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The niche market of assistive technology for grip assistance may limit Tendo's customer base.
  • High development and production costs could impact profitability, especially if sales volumes are lower than expected.

What makes Tendo unique

  • Tendo's focus on a soft exoskeleton specifically designed for grip assistance sets it apart from broader exoskeleton solutions in the market.
  • The use of intelligent sensors to provide artificial strength and independence makes Tendo's product highly intuitive and user-friendly.
  • By reducing the size and weight of the device, Tendo ensures that the glove is truly wearable and practical for daily use, unlike bulkier alternatives.