About this opportunity
Shinkei lists this Software Engineer, Fullstack opportunity in el segundo, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Shinkei Systems builds technology that improves how food moves through the world.
We design robotic and software systems that bring consistency, quality, and care to seafood processing—preserving value, reducing waste, and supporting healthier supply chains. Our work is grounded in respect for craft, informed by long-standing practices, and executed with modern engineering.
This is applied, real-world work. The systems we build operate in demanding environments and have visible, tangible impact.
The Role
This role contributes directly to the software systems that connect Shinkei’s robotics, operations, and customers. As one of the first Full Stack Software Engineers at Shinkei, you’ll play a key role in designing and building ShinkeiOS , our internal web platform that tracks fish from catch to customer and powers day-to-day operations across the company.
You’ll work on problems that require technical rigor, thoughtful product judgment, and end-to-end ownership—balancing usability, reliability, and scalability as our systems grow alongside our hardware and operations.
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and maintain ShinkeiOS, our internal full stack web application supporting operational workflows from catch through customer delivery
Build and own backend services and APIs for data management, reporting, and integrations with robotic systems, ERP platforms, and external partners
Develop intuitive, user-centered frontend experiences that translate complex operational needs into clear, usable tools
Implement and maintain foundational DevOps workflows including deployments, monitoring, logging, and automated testing to ensure system reliability and scalability
Collaborate closely with robotics, operations, and business teams to gather requirements, iterate on features, and deliver practical, production-ready software
Use real-world feedback and operational data to continuously improve system performance and usability
What You’ll Need
Professional experience building and owning full stack applications in production environments
Strong proficiency with both frontend and backend technologies (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular; Node.js, Python, Go, or similar)
Solid understanding of relational and/or non-relational databases, data modeling, and query optimization
Experience applying UX/UI design principles to build clear, effective user interfaces
Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, CodeBuild, CircleCI)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized deployments (Docker; Kubernetes a plus)
Clear, pragmatic communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
Comfort taking ownership in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment
Bonus If You Have Experience With
Designing internal tools for operations-heavy or industrial environments
Integrating software systems with hardware or robotic platforms
Operational analytics, reporting, or data-driven decision-making
High-reliability or safety-conscious systems
Food systems, seafood processing, or supply chain operations
How We Work
Low ego, high ownership
Thoughtful decision-making and clear communication
Respect for craft—mechanical, digital, and operational
Building systems that last
Health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
80 hours of paid time off, accrued throughout the year
Seremoni-grade fish to take home—so the quality we build can be experienced at the table as well as in the field
Other Things to Know
This is a 100% in-person role based in El Segundo, CA
The role requires close collaboration with robotics and operations teams and hands-on support for our processing facility workflows
You’ll be joining during a key growth phase—supporting new fish species, expanding our robotic footprint, and building software tools that improve fisherman efficiency and operational visibility
Shinkei Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in background, experience, and perspective, and are committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace.
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Worksite address
el segundo, CA, 90245, US
Who can apply
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