Software Engineer

About Us

Cyvl is a Boston-based tech startup revolutionizing how civil engineering firms and governments map and manage transportation infrastructure. Our enterprise-grade hardware and software solutions leverage 3D mapping sensors to capture LiDAR, imagery, and GPS data—retrofitted to our customers' vehicles. This data is processed through our AI-powered cloud pipelines to generate actionable geospatial insights that save cities and engineering firms time, money, and resources.

We’re in a high-growth phase, backed by strong market traction and a tight-knit team solving real-world infrastructure challenges.

About The Role

As an engineer at Cyvl you will solve the hardest problems in the software and GIS space. You will interface with local governments to solve their unique problems, writing code that interfaces with the physical world.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and product teams to bring smooth, accessible, and responsive interfaces to life.

• Build, document, and maintain scalable APIs using Python and Supabase.

• Own full-stack features from conception to deployment—contributing across the stack as needed.

• Work with Postgres to design, query, and optimize data models and workflows.

• Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews across the engineering organization.

• Mentor junior engineers and elevate the overall engineering bar.

• Partner with DevOps to ensure robust, testable, and observable systems.
  
  

Required Skills

• Computer Science/STEM Degree

• Can do attitude
  
  

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with geospatial data and tools (Mapbox, Leaflet, Turf.js).

• Background in data visualization and performance profiling.

• Prior work in early-stage startups or fast-scaling environments.

• Experience writing tests with tools like Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.

• Familiarity with 3D visualization libraries (e.g., Deck.gl, Three.js).

• Proficiency in React and front-end frameworks (Next.js, Vite, etc.) with a focus on clean, reusable components.

• Expertise in Python and modern Python package management tools like UV and Poetry

• Strong command of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern front-end development practices (hooks, context, etc.).

• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and backend services.

• Comfort working with relational databases, particularly Postgres.

• Experience deploying and managing serverless environments and platforms like Supabase or Firebase.

• Strong Git workflow knowledge and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

• Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, etc.).
  
  

Ideal Cyvl Candidate

• Self-motivated, self-starter with a zeal to win

• Great communicator; strong oral and written skills

• Ability to think creatively

• Hands-on problem solver who enjoys cracking difficult nuts

• Quick study – able to pick up and apply new concepts in a hurry

• Track record of achievement

• Enjoys working on and helping to build outstanding teams

• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and gets stuff done
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity package

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Opportunities to grow into a leadership role as the company scales

• A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your impact is immediate

• A team committed to building great tech—and a great culture
  
  

If you’re a talented engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, we’d love to meet you. At Cyvl, you'll have the opportunity to own meaningful features end-to-end, collaborate with a high-caliber team, and help shape the future of infrastructure intelligence. If you're excited by the challenge of building modern applications that solve real-world problems—and want to work at a startup where your impact is visible and valued—then we want to hear from you.

At Cyvl, we welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Your unique perspective is valued here.