San Francisco (Remote) Hybrid Employment $130,000 - $190,000

WeaveGrid is hiring a Senior Software Engineer Backend

About the Role

The role involves building and maintaining scalable backend services that power real-time coordination between electric vehicles and the power grid. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement backend services for distributed energy systems
  • Develop APIs that enable communication between EVs and grid operators
  • Optimize system performance and reliability under variable load
  • Collaborate with frontend and data teams to integrate features
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues promptly
  • Participate in system architecture discussions and planning
  • Ensure data consistency across distributed components
  • Support deployment and monitoring of cloud infrastructure
  • Contribute to security and compliance requirements
  • Evaluate and integrate third-party services and tools
  • Document technical designs and operational procedures
  • Mentor other engineers through code reviews and guidance
  • Stay current with advancements in energy and software technologies
  • Respond to evolving product and infrastructure needs

Nice to Have

  • Experience in energy, utilities, or IoT domains
  • Familiarity with smart grid protocols and standards
  • Background in real-time data processing systems
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and infrastructure as code
  • Experience with time-series databases
  • Exposure to cybersecurity in critical infrastructure
  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Advanced degree in computer science or related field

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity package

Work Arrangement

Remote-friendly with team presence in the US

Team

Small, fast-moving team focused on energy infrastructure technology

Our Mission

We are building software to modernize the electric grid by enabling smarter coordination with electric vehicles and distributed energy resources.

Tech Stack

Python, Go, PostgreSQL, AWS, Kubernetes, GraphQL, Kafka

Available for qualified candidates

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About company
WeaveGrid

WeaveGrid helps utilities manage rapid load growth without overbuilding the grid, ensuring reliable, cost-effective electrification at scale.

Our Distribution-Integrated System Capacity Orchestration (DISCO) software gives utilities visibility and pinpoint control of local grid capacity wherever constraints hit—from individual transformers up to the bulk system. By sending individualized signals to EVs, home batteries, and other flexible loads, DISCO automatically optimizes device charging schedules for transformer, feeder, and bulk-system limits.

WeaveGrid acts as a single dispatch center for behind-the-meter customer devices, backed by comprehensive reporting. The company is trusted by leading utilities across the country and operates the largest distribution optimization programs in the nation.

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Department Engineering
Category other
Posted 9 days ago