• AI-Augmented Development: Leading the team in adopting agentic coding workflows (like Claude Code and Copilot Workspace) to increase velocity without sacrificing stability • Architecting for Resilience: Building self-healing application architectures on GCP that can proactively manage edge-case failures at the kiosk level • Edge Excellence: Deploying and managing high-performance React/Node apps to ChromeOS devices at the edge, ensuring they are snappy and reliable • Rapid Prototyping: Turning "what if" into "here it is" by using AI tools to quickly spin up new features and opportunities for our customers • Technical Leadership: Conducting peer reviews that focus on architectural integrity, ensuring that AI-generated code meets our high standards for security and scalability • L3 Support: Assisting with high-level troubleshooting (with extra compensation for on-call) to keep the world’s kiosks humming

• Build and operate backend systems that serve AI-powered features in production. • Design inference pipelines, orchestration layers, and service boundaries around models. • Own production concerns: monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident response. • Optimize latency and throughput across inference, caching, batching, and streaming.

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Principal Software Architect to lead the design and evolution of enterprise-scale software systems in a fully remote environment. This role is responsible for defining technical strategy, establishing architectural standards, and guiding engineering teams in building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of architecting complex distributed systems. You will play a critical role in shaping technology direction, mentoring engineers, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical solutions. Key Responsibilities Define and drive the overall software architecture strategy across multiple platforms and systems Design scalable, secure, and resilient distributed systems and cloud-native architectures Establish best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines for engineering teams Lead technical decision-making and provide guidance on system design, performance, and scalability Collaborate with engineering, product, and executive stakeholders to align technology with business goals Evaluate and implement modern technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve system capabilities Oversee system integration, API design, and microservices architecture Ensure high standards for security, data integrity, and compliance across all systems Mentor senior engineers and technical leads, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and performance optimizations Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in an architectural or leadership role Proven experience designing large-scale distributed systems and cloud-based platforms Strong expertise in system design, microservices architecture, and API development Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, or similar) Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and DevOps practices Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong knowledge of security, scalability, and high-availability system design Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (valid U.S. work permit required) Preferred Qualifications Experience in enterprise SaaS platforms or high-growth technology environments Familiarity with AI/ML system architecture and data engineering pipelines Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Background in performance engineering and system optimization Prior experience working in fully remote or distributed global teams What We Offer Competitive hourly compensation at executive level Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling Opportunity to influence and lead large-scale technical strategy Professional development, certifications, and conference sponsorship Collaborative, innovation-driven culture Career growth into executive or CTO-track roles.

Full Stack Developer [Full-time, Remote, Freelancer] SNEAK PEEK ⇨ Location: Remote, GMT+0/GMT+4 ⇨ Interview process: HR interview ⇨ technical interview ⇨ take-home challenge ⇨ final interview ⇨ offer ⇨ Contact: For questions, please reach out to: hr@rounds.com WHO ARE WE? At Rounds, we believe in harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology to drive business success. Our transformative, machine-learning technology identifies and optimizes mobile assets, while our team of experts, with their unparalleled human capital and business acumen, provides the strategic direction and support to turn mobile assets into profitable businesses. Together, we are revolutionizing the mobile industry. You can find out more info about us here: www.rounds.com. THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced Full-Stack developer with a passion for building complex systems to further expand our set of internal tools. You will architect and develop our core internal systems, understand and predict user interactions, and create well-written code, based on the business needs. You will work closely with other developers and QA testers, using the Agile methodology and a quality-first approach. Hiring manager: Nadav Nagel, Software Team Lead (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadav-nagel/) Requirements WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? - 5+ years of commercial experience building publicly available websites - 3+ years of experience in backend development using Typescript and Node.js - Up-to-date with at least one of the latest UI frameworks (React, Vue.js, etc.) - Detail-oriented and able to adhere to deadlines - Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal English INTERESTED? Our recruitment process consists of the following steps: - HR interview: 30 min. - Take-home challenge. - Technical interview: 60 min. - Final interview. Get in touch at hr@rounds.com. We look forward to hearing from you!