Full Stack Engineer

Optibus is looking for an exceptional Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our Planning R&D team in the challenge of moving the world smarter and more efficiently. We are looking for an experienced professional with superb interpersonal skills, a software engineering background, and the production experience of building web apps at scale.

As a Developer on the Planning Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the user experience of our platform for public transport network planning.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all stages of the development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing and deployment.
• Collaborate closely with the team lead, product manager, and UX/UI designer in a cross-functional environment, while maintaining strong alignment with other R&D teams across the organization.
• Lead and contribute to key decisions on architecture, technology stack, roadmap, and user experience.
• Drive the adoption of AI-powered tools and practices, helping shape how we leverage AI to accelerate development and improve product quality.
• Mentor and support team members through knowledge sharing and technical guidance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-stack development
• Experience with client-side development frameworks (such as React, Ember or Angular)
• Experience with server-side development (such as Node.js) and databases (such as MongoDB)
• Deep understanding of web application architecture
• Strong Coding skills, Clean code, design patterns, etc.
• Eagerness to learn, desire to mentor other team members
• Fluent written and verbal English skills

It will be great if you have:

• Experience with CI/CD processes, Jenkins, Kubernetes and Docker
• Experience with AWS, lambdas, S3, etc
• Experience in the mobility ecosystem, mapping, routing, geospatial data

About Optibus:

Optibus is a unified software platform revolutionizing public transportation planning, scheduling, and operations in over 8,000 cities worldwide. Using AI, ML, and optimization algorithms, it empowers agencies to design more efficient, equitable, and sustainable transit networks, enhancing passenger access, reducing emissions, and improving driver conditions. With offices globally and a team of 350+ employees, Optibus fosters a collaborative culture centered on innovation, determination, and impact. As the first unicorn in public transportation technology, Optibus is driving the modernization of mass transit to make it the preferred choice for cities and passengers alike.

Why Join Optibus?

• Be part of a company revolutionizing public transportation with cutting-edge technology.
• Collaborate with global teams passionate about sustainability and innovation.
• Enjoy a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture that values growth and creativity.
• We offer a hybrid work environment, with employees expected to be in the office 3 days a week. The remaining days can be worked remotely to support work-life balance and flexibility.

Optibus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire talented individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cultural background, religious beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is our responsibility at Optibus to provide an inclusive and accessible interview experience for all. We will provide reasonable accommodations for all candidates in need of individualised support during the hiring process.