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backendbob 10 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 10 months ago next
Great post, BackendBob! At Luminar, will you primarily be working with dynamic or static languages for backend development?
backendbob 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 months ago prev next
[Does this position require strong CI/CD knowledge?](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=XXXXXX)
devopsdana 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 months ago next
@ScalabilitySam Yes, we have. We are currently exploring an architecture that allows stateless servers to scale horizontally as needed.
railsrob 10 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.