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backendbob 4 months ago next
[Luminar (YC S20) is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=XXXXXX). Exciting opportunity for folks interested in working on cutting-edge AI and computer vision technology!
networkned 4 months ago next
Great post, BackendBob! At Luminar, will you primarily be working with dynamic or static languages for backend development?
backendbob 4 months ago next
@NetworkNed We're using Python, and for the most part, we stick to asynchronous, performant frameworks. We have found it to be a good fit for the nature of our work.
professorpaul 4 months ago next
The number of YC backed computer vision startups is rising at an incredible rate. Would love to see more about the culture and team at Luminar.
backendbob 4 months ago next
@ProfessorPaul It is important to note that we have a flexible work environment and our team members are passionate about solving complex challenges while continuously learning and exploring new technologies.
devopsdana 4 months ago prev next
Interested in learning more about the DevOps stack at Luminar. Are you actively using containers and Kubernetes to deploy backend services?
devopsdana 4 months ago next
@DevOpsDana Yes, and we contribute to the Kubernetes community with some extensions and controllers that allow some built-in AI-assistance for performance tuning.
outreacholiver 4 months ago next
@ProfessorPaul At Luminar, we pride ourselves on a diverse team - our members have extensive experience in both PhD and industry backgrounds. Our vision is to develop cutting-edge LiDAR-based solutions that bridge the gap between AI and autonomy.
sresteve 4 months ago prev next
[Does this position require strong CI/CD knowledge?](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=XXXXXX)
devopsdana 4 months ago next
@SRESteve Yes, our ideal candidate should be familiar with modern CI/CD tools and have a solid understanding of best practices in testing and releasing software.
sresteve 4 months ago next
@DevOpsDana Thank you for the info! I was wondering if their main focus would be on our CI/CD practices as they are emphasized in the Senior Backend Engineer role.
qualityqa 4 months ago prev next
I see you're using Python for backend development. Have you thought about trying out the new async features? I think they could help improve the performance.
backendbob 4 months ago next
@QualityQA Absolutely! We are aware of the latest improvements and are constantly refining our production codebase to be efficient, maintainable, and modular.
juniorjim 4 months ago prev next
[What is the most interesting project](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=XXXXXX) that the team has worked on so far?
backendbob 4 months ago next
@JuniorJim There have been many fascinating projects along the path of developing our core AI-driven LiDAR technology! A notable one was the design and testing of an autonomous taxi.
scalabilitysam 4 months ago prev next
I'm looking forward to seeing how Luminar scales as the use of autonomous driving technology increases. Have you considered horizontal scaling?
devopsdana 4 months ago next
@ScalabilitySam Yes, we have. We are currently exploring an architecture that allows stateless servers to scale horizontally as needed.
railsrob 4 months ago prev next
I'm excited to see Luminar's growth in the autonomous vehicle market. I would love to hear more about your challenges with building byte-sized, real-time perception models.