Matternet is building the future of delivery with autonomous drone networks that move critical goods faster, cleaner, and at lower cost. We work with partners across healthcare, logistics, food, and retail to deliver everything from medical items to everyday essentials, safely and reliably.We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the platform team that builds and runs the backend, data, and infrastructure services behind Matternet's delivery network. You'll take ownership of significant services and carry them from design through deployment and operation, and contribute to the technical direction of the platform. This is a hands-on role in a safety-critical environment. You'll work across our Node.js/TypeScript services and GraphQL APIs, the data pipelines that move flight and telemetry data, and the tooling that keeps the fleet running.In this role, you will:Own and deliver backend services and APIs for delivery operations and partner integrationsBuild and extend the data pipelines that ingest and process flight, vehicle, and telemetry dataEnsure the reliability, scalability, and security of services that support live operationsDrive software verification, deployment, and observability across production systemsProvide technical support, triaging and resolving production and field issuesCollaborate with onboard software, operations, product, and safety teamsRequirements6+ years building and operating production backend systems, with a track record of owning major components independentlyStrong backend proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript, or a comparable modern language you can ramp from quicklySolid grounding in API design (GraphQL and/or REST), relational databases, data modeling, and system designExperience with cloud infrastructure, containers, and CI/CDStrong practices around reliability, monitoring, and securityClear technical communication and cross-functional collaborationPreferred Qualifications:Experience with fleet management, IoT/telemetry, or robotics systemsExperience building with NestJS and Next.js (React a plus)Familiarity with event streaming or real-time messaging (Kafka, MQTT, or similar)Experience integrating with external partner systems and APIsUAV, aerospace, logistics, or other operationally critical domain experienceExperience using AI coding assistants to accelerate developmentWork Environment:This is a hybrid role based at our Mountain View headquarters. We are a small, agile, highly cross-functional team. The ability to work and communicate efficiently online with a hybrid team is critical to success.BenefitsAt Matternet, we’re advancing a new era of logistics, one where autonomous drones deliver what matters faster, cleaner, and more efficiently. We know our mission is challenging, but it's worth it, and we are committed to taking care of the people who make it possible.Compensation: The expected starting range for this role is $190,000–$240,000, based on San Francisco Bay Area market data. This range reflects the target starting pay for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the role. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your experience, skills, level, location, and potential impact.Total Rewards: In addition to base pay, our compensation packages include equity and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), unlimited paid time off, company holidays, and a 401(k) plan.
Matternet is building the future of delivery with autonomous drone networks that move critical goods faster, cleaner, and at lower cost. We work with partners across healthcare, logistics, food, and retail to deliver everything from medical items to everyday essentials, safely and reliably.
We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the platform team that builds and runs the backend, data, and infrastructure services behind Matternet's delivery network. You'll take ownership of significant services and carry them from design through deployment and operation, and contribute to the technical direction of the platform. This is a hands-on role in a safety-critical environment. You'll work across our Node.js/TypeScript services and GraphQL APIs, the data pipelines that move flight and telemetry data, and the tooling that keeps the fleet running.
In this role, you will:
- Own and deliver backend services and APIs for delivery operations and partner integrations
- Build and extend the data pipelines that ingest and process flight, vehicle, and telemetry data
- Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of services that support live operations
- Drive software verification, deployment, and observability across production systems
- Provide technical support, triaging and resolving production and field issues
- Collaborate with onboard software, operations, product, and safety teams
Requirements
- 6+ years building and operating production backend systems, with a track record of owning major components independently
- Strong backend proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript, or a comparable modern language you can ramp from quickly
- Solid grounding in API design (GraphQL and/or REST), relational databases, data modeling, and system design
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, containers, and CI/CD
- Strong practices around reliability, monitoring, and security
- Clear technical communication and cross-functional collaboration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with fleet management, IoT/telemetry, or robotics systems
- Experience building with NestJS and Next.js (React a plus)
- Familiarity with event streaming or real-time messaging (Kafka, MQTT, or similar)
- Experience integrating with external partner systems and APIs
- UAV, aerospace, logistics, or other operationally critical domain experience
- Experience using AI coding assistants to accelerate development
Work Environment:
- This is a hybrid role based at our Mountain View headquarters.
- We are a small, agile, highly cross-functional team. The ability to work and communicate efficiently online with a hybrid team is critical to success.
Benefits
At Matternet, we’re advancing a new era of logistics, one where autonomous drones deliver what matters faster, cleaner, and more efficiently. We know our mission is challenging, but it's worth it, and we are committed to taking care of the people who make it possible.
- Compensation: The expected starting range for this role is $190,000–$240,000, based on San Francisco Bay Area market data. This range reflects the target starting pay for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the role. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your experience, skills, level, location, and potential impact.
- Total Rewards: In addition to base pay, our compensation packages include equity and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), unlimited paid time off, company holidays, and a 401(k) plan.
Matternet is the leading developer of commercial drone delivery systems for urban and suburban environments. The company builds the Matternet M2 drone and Matternet Software Platform and operates its technology directly for customers or in partnership with logistics organizations, such as UPS. Matternet has achieved many industry firsts, including being the first company to be authorized for commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone delivery operations over cities in Switzerland, the first to launch routine revenue-generating operations in the U.S., and the first to achieve standard Type Certification and Production Certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Matternet is partnered with UPS and Ameriflight, who have received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate the Matternet M2 under Part 135. Matternet, launched the world’s first humanitarian drone delivery missions in 2014, the first B2B healthcare operations in Europe in 2017 and in the US in 2019. To date, Matternet technology has enabled tens of thousands of commercial flights over dense urban and suburban environments in the U.S. and Europe.For more information about Matternet, please visit: https://matternet.com
Matternet is the leading developer of commercial drone delivery systems for urban and suburban environments. The company builds the Matternet M2 drone and Matternet Software Platform and operates its technology directly for customers or in partnership with logistics organizations, such as UPS. Matternet has achieved many industry firsts, including being the first company to be authorized for commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone delivery operations over cities in Switzerland, the first to launch routine revenue-generating operations in the U.S., and the first to achieve standard Type Certification and Production Certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Matternet is partnered with UPS and Ameriflight, who have received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate the Matternet M2 under Part 135. Matternet, launched the world’s first humanitarian drone delivery missions in 2014, the first B2B healthcare operations in Europe in 2017 and in the US in 2019. To date, Matternet technology has enabled tens of thousands of commercial flights over dense urban and suburban environments in the U.S. and Europe.
For more information about Matternet, please visit: https://matternet.com
