Software Engineer – Back End

We are developing software to better control energy use in buildings, to save building operators money while reducing their energy use and enabling increased deployment of renewable energy.

Summary of Position
We are hiring a Back-End Software Engineer to help create and expand the backend software running our cutting-edge energy management software. Our system handles data ingestion, analytics, and continuous closed-loop control of remote hardware, along with user interfaces, reporting, and sales tools.

Skills and Qualifications
• Ability to write code that meets production standards and can be understood and maintained by others.
• Several years software engineering experience.
• Excellent OOP, Python, and database skills including SQL.
• Experience with Linux, AWS, Git, Docker.
• Familiarity with timeseries processing, security requirements, and approaches to developing IoT systems are a plus.
• Our stack also uses Kibana, Elastic Search, Docker Swarm, Dramatiq, so familiarity with these tools is helpful but not required.

An ideal candidate will have several years of experience as a software engineer. You should have a strong foundation in software engineering, be able to write robust, well documented, and maintainable code, and be comfortable with life-cycle and agile software development. You should have high expectations of yourself and others in finishing and shipping a usable, reliable, real-world product on time.

As a startup, you will have a significant impact on the progress of the company. You should be a self-starter who takes initiative and has experience in an entrepreneurial environment. You should be comfortable working collaboratively in a small team, with input from product management, operations, research, and business drivers.

Experience and enthusiasm for sustainability and the energy industry are desirable.

We are looking for someone in the San Francisco Bay or Sacramento area. We have an office in downtown Oakland but are working remotely during COVID. We will return to in-person work, with flexibility for remote work, when allowed and safe.

How to Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please also include the position you are applying for in the subject line.