Senior Software Engineer

Energy Innovation Corp; Garden Grove (CA); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching

Flexible hybrid rhythm

On-call rotation

Job summary

StartupSphere in Garden Grove is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to harden Java authentication, tune Node.js queries, and squash race conditions during peak traffic. You will contribute to sprint planning, help shape the tech roadmap, and build internal tools to boost developer productivity and velocity.

We offer a hybrid work rhythm, coaching, and a strong emphasis on autonomy with accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• The instinct to ask "what would change your mind?" before debating.
• A steady hand when three priorities all claim to be number one.
• A Garden Grove network, or the hustle to build one from scratch.
• Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a tight-knit team.
• 7+ years navigating the politics that technology work attracts.

Responsibilities

• Harden StartupSphere's Java auth so the CA audit comes back clean.
• Tune Node.js queries until the CA database stops timing out under load.
• Catch the Node.js race conditions that only surface under Garden Grove peak traffic.
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and technology roadmap discussions.
• Build internal tooling that improves developer productivity and velocity.
• Own a technology service end to end, from Scrum schema to on-call rotation.

Skills

Java

Node.js

Leadership

Team collaboration

Tools

Node.js

Java

Job description

The phrase "it works on my machine" makes you wince, which is exactly why you'd make a great Senior Software Engineer here in Garden Grove. At StartupSphere, $149,000 - $195,000 buys a senior seat, but 7 years of Attention Management buys you the ownership that comes with it.

Key Responsibilities

• Harden StartupSphere's Java auth so the CA audit comes back clean
• Tune Node.js queries until the CA database stops timing out under load
• Catch the Node.js race conditions that only surface under Garden Grove peak traffic
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and technology roadmap discussions
• Build internal tooling that improves developer productivity and velocity
• Own a technology service end to end, from Scrum schema to on-call rotation

What You'll Bring

• The instinct to ask "what would change your mind?" before debating
• A steady hand when three priorities all claim to be number one
• A Garden Grove network, or the hustle to build one from scratch
• Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a tight-knit team
• 7+ years navigating the politics that technology work attracts

The builder-led founders of StartupSphere built it in Garden Grove to fix the exact technology problems that drove them crazy elsewhere. We give people autonomy early and trust them to ask for support when they need it.

The offer reads $149,000 - $195,000, plus the soft stuff that hard-wins loyalty: coaching, coverage, and a flexible hybrid rhythm.

As of today's date, this Senior Software Engineer req has not been filled.

If steady hybrid work with real stakes appeals to you, the Senior Software Engineer chair is waiting.