Senior Software Engineer

About Vital Lyfe At Vital Lyfe, we are on a mission to solve global water scarcity by creating innovative, desalination systems. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, multidisciplinary team tackling one of the world’s most critical challenges About the Role We’re looking for our first Senior Software Engineer to lead development across our web / mobile applications, embedded systems, and backend infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for bringing intelligence and user experience to our desalination platform, from firmware that controls hardware in the field to apps and tools that power operations, monitoring, and support. This is a hands-on role for a technical generalist who thrives in early-stage environments and wants full ownership across the software stack. What You'll Do Lead development of user-facing applications for mobile or web (e.g. system status, user config, onboarding) Integrate with cloud services for data collection, OTA updates, and diagnostics Collaborate tightly with hardware, test, and product teams to create robust, scalable systems Build and maintain internal tools, dashboards, and device monitoring infrastructure Shape foundational software architecture, stack, and developer workflows Develop firmware for embedded control systems (sensors, motors, pumps, valves, etc.) What We're Looking For Comfort building full-stack applications (Node.js, React, Python, or equivalent) Experience with embedded firmware and software (C/C++, RTOS, or similar low-level systems) Familiarity with hardware/software integration and field deployments Experience designing for reliability, maintainability, and offline environments Self-directed, hands-on builder who values clarity, simplicity, and cross-functional work Bonus: BLE or cellular experience, remote monitoring, OTA update pipelines, or IoT platforms Why Join Vital Lyfe? Work on high-impact problems with global relevance Help scale breakthrough technology in water security and climate resilience Early ownership in a high-growth, engineering-led startup Join a tight-knit, mission-driven team in a fast-paced environment Build long-term career equity as we grow