Principal Software Engineer, Edge Compute

101 Bloom Energy; United States; On-site; USD 155,800 - 224,200; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy in San Jose, CA is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Edge Compute to design and optimize edge and backend services using Rust or Go, focusing on real-time data processing and secure delivery.

You will collaborate across teams, perform thorough code reviews, and contribute to CI/CD and documentation. The role emphasizes on-site work, security best practices, and robust deployment pipelines.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of programming experience with Rust/Go or similar compiled languages.
• Strong debugging skills across systems, integrations, and networks.
• Solid understanding of TCP/UDP, latency, packet flows, and streaming data patterns.
• Experience with modern Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to work in a disciplined engineering environment (testing, docs, reviews).
• Nice to have: Helm/Kubernetes deployment familiarity.
• Experience with containers and secure container practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize system-level and backend services in Rust or Go.
• Debug complex issues across services, integrations, and network layers.
• Build and maintain components interacting with TCP/UDP protocols and real-time data sources.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate with internal/external APIs and services.
• Contribute to engineering practices including code reviews, documentation, and operations.
• Follow SDLC processes to ensure maintainability, reliability, and secure delivery.

Skills

Rust/Go expertise

Debugging across services

Networking fundamentals

Git & CI workflows

Testing & documentation

Kubernetes familiarity

Docker / containers

Security best practices

Tools

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Job description

Principal Software Engineer, Edge Compute

Location: San Jose, CA. Fully on‑site, 5 days a week. Reports to Sr Director Software Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize system‑level and backend services in Rust or Go.
• Debug complex issues across services, integrations, and network layers.
• Build and maintain components that interact with TCP/UDP protocols, streaming data sources, and real‑time systems.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to integrate with internal and external APIs and services.
• Contribute to strong engineering practices including code reviews, documentation, and operational readiness.
• Follow disciplined SDLC processes to ensure maintainability, reliability, and secure delivery.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of overall programming experience, with strong experience in Rust or Go (or other compiled languages).
• Solid debugging skills across systems boundaries (services, integrations, networking).
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals: TCP/UDP, network latency, packet flows, connection management; streaming data patterns & backpressure.
• Experience working with git and modern software development workflows.
• Proven ability to work in a disciplined engineering environment (testing, CI, documentation, peer reviews).
• Nice to have: familiarity with Helm charts and Kubernetes application deployment.
• Experience with containers (Docker, others) and secure containers.
• Understanding of edge security concepts and secure software practices.
• Exposure to DevOps pipelines, CI/CD systems, or GitHub Actions or similar tools.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with large employer contribution; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; generous mental health support services; legal services; virtual physical therapy access; fertility and family forming benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodation consistent with applicable laws for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Compensation

Salary range: $155,800.00 – $224,200.00.