Full Stack Engineer

About Knightscope Knightscope is a security technology company building the Nation's First Autonomous Security Force. The Company combines autonomous machines, advanced software, and human expertise to help protect people, property, and critical infrastructure. Knightscope's long-term mission is to make the United States of America the safest country in the world Location - Onsite at our Sunnyvale HQ (not a remote position) About the Role We are looking for a talented Full Stack Engineer to join the Knightscope engineering team. In this role, you will design and build the web-based platforms, APIs, and media pipelines that power our Autonomous Security Robot ecosystem. You will work across the entire stack - from responsive front-end interfaces to scalable back-end services - collaborating closely with robotics, cloud infrastructure, and security teams to deliver robust, real-time solutions. Key Responsibilities * Develop highly responsive web-based user interfaces for security and monitoring platforms * Design and implement scalable RESTful APIs, including for live and recorded video/audio streaming * Integrate Axis Communications network cameras, APIs, and device controls into Knightscope systems * Build and maintain backend services for: * Live media pipelines (RTSP, WebRTC, HLS) * Recorded media ingestion, storage, indexing, and playback * Develop intuitive front-end features for video review, scrubbing, timestamp search, and playback controls * Collaborate cross-functionally with robotics, cloud infrastructure, and security teams * Manage software requirements, priorities, and delivery timelines * Continuously iterate and improve code quality, performance, and reliability * Contribute to high-level product and architectural decisions Required Qualifications Core Technologies * Proficiency in Node.js, React, Redux, ES6, HTML5, and CSS3 * Experience building web applications using Python, Java, or JavaScript * Demonstrated experience with RESTful API development and maintenance * Working knowledge of a major web framework (Django, Flask, Rails, etc.) * Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, MongoDB, Amazon DocumentDB) * Version control with Git or similar Media & Streaming * Proficient in live and recorded video/audio technologies: RTSP, HLS, WebRTC, and MP4 * Experience with media storage pipelines including AWS S3, Glacier, or equivalent * Frontend experience building video players with features such as: * Timeline scrubbing and frame-based navigation * Playback speed control and motion-triggered event markers * Backend services supporting media indexing, retrieval, and playback logging * Hands-on experience with Axis Communications devices and APIs (e.g., VAPIX, ONVIF) Cloud & Infrastructure * Familiarity with AWS services (Amazon S3, SQS, DocumentDB, etc.) * Proficient in AI-assisted development tools - with a strong emphasis on Claude AI (Anthropic) - as well as GitHub Copilot and Tabnine, to accelerate productivity, code quality, and testing * Actively develop and program using Claude AI (Anthropic) across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) - this is a core requirement of the role, not a nice-to-have. Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience using Claude AI at every phase: (1) Requirements & Planning - analyzing specs and decomposing features; (2) Architecture & Design - evaluating trade-offs and generating API schemas; (3) Implementation - writing and refactoring full-stack code; (4) Code Review & Testing - generating test suites and pre-PR reviews; (5) Debugging & Troubleshooting - diagnosing production issues and reducing MTTR; (6) Deployment & DevOps - authoring CI/CD configs and runbooks; (7) Documentation - producing API references, ADRs, and onboarding guides; and (8) Maintenance & Continuous Improvement - refactoring, dependency audits, and performance improvements post-launch. Digital Twin * Understanding of Digital Twin architecture, including real-time synchronization between physical and digital entities * Experience building interactive 3D or 2D digital representations of physical environments/devices * Proficiency implementing Digital Twin features using Three.js, Babylon.js, Cesium, or WebGL * Experience integrating sensor/telemetry data into real-time UI visualizations and dashboards * Ability to architect and develop APIs that support Digital Twin simulations and live updates * Familiarity with Digital Twin platforms (e.g., Azure Digital Twins, Siemens, Unity Reflect) is a plus Bonus Points * Experience in startup or fast-growth environments * Familiarity with FedRamp compliance or U.S. Government security protocols * Strong verbal and written communication skills Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 (DOE) Equity: Stock options Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off Location Requirement: Full-time, on-site at Sunnyvale HQ (305 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA)

Created: 2026-04-02