Backend Engineer
Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products from lithiumsulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense. At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose and with people who want to make a difference. Were not just developing advanced supermaterials were about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made. Were entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century. Lyten Poland is currently seeking a Backend Engineer to support the development of our Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) cloud platform. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services and cloud infrastructure that connect our battery systems to the cloud. This position combines hands-on backend engineering with cloud infrastructure development. You will play a key role in enabling reliable data ingestion, processing, and analytics for IoT-enabled energy storage solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services supporting ESS cloud platform Develop and manage AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Build and optimize data pipelines for IoT telemetry ingestion, streaming, and storage (e.g., Kinesis, S3, Lambda) Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of distributed cloud systems Collaborate with Embedded, TechOps, and Data teams to integrate edge devices with cloud and data platforms Deploy, configure, and maintain Databricks workspaces, clusters, and data processing jobs Implement CI/CD pipelines and automation for infrastructure and backend services Apply cloud security best practices, including IAM, VPC design, encryption, and audit logging Monitor system performance, troubleshoot production issues, and optimize system efficiency Contribute to architecture decisions and continuously improve platform scalability and cost-efficiency What You Bring Educational background and previous experience required for the role. 3 years with Terraform (modules, workspaces, CI/CD integration). Extensive experience building distributed cloud platforms. Proficiency in Python, Bash, and Go for automation and tooling. Familiarity with Spark workloads and cluster provisioning, in addition to working with SQL/ETL/ELT workflows Experience with GitLab/GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar pipelines. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering (B.Sc. or M.Sc.), or another related field. Specific Skills Deep handson experience with core AWS services (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, IAM, Lambda, Kinesis). Proven work on ingesting and processing device telemetry at scale. Understanding of cloud security best practices (least privilege, encryption, audit logging). Ability to work crossfunctionally with Embedded firmware engineers, TechOps teams, and Data scientists/engineers. Excellent English skills, both written and spoken Why Work at Lyten At Lyten, youll be part of a team thats redefining whats possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. Were not just imagining the future were building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate. Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when youre doing great things in the world with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do. What Youll Find at Lyten A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation. Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains. Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day. Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyones ideas are heard. Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe. Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark. Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress together. Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation. Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.