(Jr.–Sr.) Software Engineer - Backend/Platform

Laminar; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible PTO

Transportation benefit

Health and wellness benefit

401(k) with employer matching

Equity

Job summary

A leading cleantech startup based in Somerville, Massachusetts, is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to develop and maintain cloud backend systems that drive real-time industrial data insights and sustainability. The ideal candidate has strong skills in Python, SQL, and experience with AWS. Competitive salary of $90k-$125k, comprehensive benefits, and equity options are offered, in a dynamic and inclusive work environment committed to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Strong backend development experience with Python and/or PHP.
• Proficient with SQL databases including query optimization.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend APIs and services.
• Support development of data pipelines using Databricks.
• Manage cloud infrastructure with Terraform.
• Optimize database and infrastructure performance.

Skills

Python

PHP

SQL databases

AWS

NoSQL

Terraform

Job description

Software

$ 90,000 - $ 125,000 a year

Our pay ranges are established per Pave Compensation Software. We’re also proud to offer equity in our fast‑growing startup and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages among startups at our stage. Laminar pays 100% of the individual health insurance premium for HMO medical, vision, and dental, offers flexible PTO, a $90/month transportation benefit, a $65/month health and wellness benefit, FSA, 12 company‑paid holidays, an employer‑matching 401(k), and Greentown Labs membership, among other valuable resources. (*subject to change)

At Laminar (formerly H2Ok Innovations), we’re leading the charge in cleantech innovation, reshaping process industrials and manufacturing to drive operational efficiency and sustainability for our world’s most foundational industries. Powered by our Laminar AI Co‑pilot models and state‑of‑the‑art sensors, our solutions optimize facility performance across various processes, including process manufacturing, production, water management, energy reduction, and waste minimization. Based at Greentown Labs, North America’s premier cleantech innovation community, we’re a woman‑founded startup backed by renowned investors like Greycroft, Construct Capital, 2048 Ventures, and Flybridge Capital. Our groundbreaking technologies have earned accolades and adoption from industry giants like Unilever, The Coca‑Cola Company, AB InBev, and Mitsubishi Electric. We’re committed to unlocking untapped data for our customers, empowering them to gain a competitive edge and create Industry 4.0.

We’re seeking an exceptional Backend Engineer to join and help build the core implementation of our cloud‑backend systems powering real‑time industrial data insights that advance sustainability at scale. Since we are a small team, we’re constantly picking up new challenges and really value engineers who can spot a problem and just get it done. We do not expect you to know everything we use, but you should have a solid backend foundation, a knack for scalable systems, and a hunger to learn whatever the next challenge throws your way. Title and scope will depend on experience.

What You Will Do

• Build & Ship APIs: Develop and maintain backend APIs and services that power our core product, working closely with senior engineers to deliver production‑ready features.
• Work with Data Pipelines: Support development and maintenance of data pipelines using tools like Databricks, helping process and analyze large‑scale datasets.
• Infrastructure as Code: Work with Terraform to help manage and deploy cloud infrastructure in a scalable and repeatable way.
• Product Performance: Improve database and infrastructure performance by optimizing relational schemas and building robust, high‑efficiency data pipelines.
• Monitoring Infrastructure: Improve observability, monitoring, and alerting of our cloud infrastructure to identify bottlenecks and minimize downtime.
• Security Design: Make security a first‑class priority by integrating secure data practices throughout everything we build.
• Grow Fast: Continuously learn new tools, technologies, and domain knowledge in a fast‑paced environment.

About You

• Strong Python and/or PHP skills with solid backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency with SQL databases, with demonstrated ability for complex queries, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Understanding of data pipelines (ETL; Spark/Databricks is a plus).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
• Knowledge of security best practices.
• Strong ownership mindset with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Full‑time position with competitive compensation and benefits.
• Direct impact on product and culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Transportation benefit, Health and Wellness benefit, and more.
• 401k plan with employer matching.
• Equity.
• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Access to Greentown Labs’ extensive network of cleantech startups.

Impact: Work on cutting‑edge AI and sensor tech that’s already transforming how factories use water, energy, and chemicals. Join a tight‑knit, ambitious team where your contributions can reshape the industry.

Growth: Join a fast‑growing startup where you’ll have the opportunity to shape our content strategy. We value fostering extraordinary growth in our teammates.

Innovative Culture: Work in a high‑performance environment that values empowerment, creativity, ownership, autonomy, innovation, excellence, passion, and continuous growth.

Sustainability Focus: Play a key role in promoting sustainability and Industry 4.0 advancements in manufacturing.

Build the intelligence layer powering the next generation of industrial efficiency – with a team that moves fast and delivers real impact.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applicants who are women or non‑binary to apply, and we look forward to hearing from those ready to play a key role in scaling a game‑changing company advancing sustainability.

Equal Opportunity Employer – we celebrate diversity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.