Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript) at anybotics

ANYbotics is a fast-growing tech company dedicated to shaping the future of mobile robotics across multiple industries. Join our highly talented and motivated team of more than 200+ people and work on cutting-edge robot technology.   The Opportunity We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Backend Engineer to join our Workforce Team. In this role, you will be a key driver of the Workforce Suite—our mission-critical software ecosystem that includes the Data Navigator, Mission Controller, and Field Operator App. You won't just be writing code; you will be designing the robust, scalable systems that allow our autonomous robots to communicate, report, and operate in the world’s most challenging industrial environments. This is a high-impact role where your expertise in modern backend architecture will directly influence how humans and robots collaborate at scale.   The Market & Our Technology ANYbotics is transforming industrial inspection with ANYmal, the world’s most advanced autonomous four-legged robot. Our technology is deployed globally across energy, chemicals, and mining sectors to increase safety and efficiency. To support these deployments, we build a sophisticated cloud and edge-based infrastructure. Our backend stack is centered around Node.js and TypeScript, utilizing NestJS, PostgreSQL, and MQTT to handle real-time robot telemetry and complex data orchestration. We move fast, prioritize clean architecture, and solve problems that exist at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds.   About Us ANYbotics is a leading robotics company specializing in advanced autonomous systems. With a successful Series B financing round recently closed, we are poised for rapid growth and international expansion. Our mission is to revolutionize the robotics industry through cutting-edge technology and innovation. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Backend Engineer to join our team and help us shape the future of robotics. Your Impact • Develop and maintain scalable, resilient backend services using Node.js and TypeScript • Implement high-performance APIs and microservices based on architectural blueprints to bridge the gap between robots and end-user applications • Take ownership of complex features from technical design through to implementation and deployment • Champion code quality by performing rigorous code reviews and establishing best practices for testing and documentation • Collaborate with the Lead Architect to refine system designs and ensure long-term maintainability of the codebase • Work closely with Frontend Engineers and Product Managers to deliver seamless, data-driven user experiences • Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks within our data-intensive backend systems • Mentor mid-level and junior engineers through technical guidance and pair programming Your profile • University degree (MSc/BSc) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field • Extensive professional experience (5+ years) in backend development, with a focus on building production-grade systems • Deep technical mastery of Node.js and the TypeScript ecosystem • Proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and highly type-safe code using modern design patterns • Advanced experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL), including schema design and query optimization • Proficiency in building APIs within the NestJS framework or similar enterprise-grade Node.js environments • Strong grasp of asynchronous programming and building event-driven architectures • Experience with containerization (Docker) and contributing to modern CI/CD pipelines • Excellent communication skills in English and a collaborative "team-first" mentality Bonus Points • Experience with real-time data protocols such as MQTT, WebSockets, or gRPC • Familiarity with Cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) • Background in IoT, robotics, or handling high-frequency telemetry data • Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Vitest, or Cypress) Please note this role is not fully remote. As we work closely with ANYmal our robot platform, we are mostly in the LAB, This role is a hybrid role that will allow you to work from home a few days, but we are primarily looking for a new Atem member to join the Lab in Barcelona.  We’re an international robotics company with the A-team spread across the Globe. This role gives you the opportunity to be part of growing our EU presence while staying connected to our global team. To be eligible, you’ll need to have the legal right to live and work in Spain. Ideally you reside in Barcelona, or are open to relocate. This is not a remote position