Backend Software Engineer
Glydways
About this role
Glydways is seeking a backend engineer to develop and maintain their Ticketing & Ride Request system, a high-throughput, event-driven service critical for rider experience. The role involves working on backend infrastructure, API design, and system resilience to support innovative autonomous transit solutions.
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About Glydways
glydways.comGlydways is a transit design and technology company focused on creating rider-centered public transportation experiences. They partner with transit agencies and cities to design service patterns, digital trip‑planning and real‑time information tools, and conduct rider research to make transit faster, more reliable, and easier to use. Combining service design, data analysis, and UX engineering, Glydways delivers practical operational recommendations, digital products, and implementation support. Their approach centers on rider needs to translate data and policy into accessible, user-friendly transit solutions.
Recent company news
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3 weeks ago
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1 month ago
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About Glydways
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$80k – $120k
per year