Senior Software Engineer

Resource Innovations; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Resource Innovations is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their vital SaaS team in San Francisco. The role requires expertise in PHP and Laravel along with significant experience in developing cloud-based software products. You will lead the architecture and contribute to innovative solutions impacting energy efficiency. This remote position includes a competitive salary between $100,000 and $144,000 plus comprehensive benefits that support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of object-oriented PHP and its best practices.
• Experience designing and developing features for scalable SaaS platforms.
• Ability to mentor other software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of a SaaS product.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver products.
• Participate in code reviews to enhance code quality.

Skills

Expertise in PHP 8.x

10+ years building software with PHP frameworks

Experience with RESTful APIs

6+ years with Vue or similar frameworks

Strong problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Laravel

AWS cloud infrastructure

TypeScript

Job description

Resource Innovations is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Software as a Service (SaaS) team. As a hands‑on technical lead, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and deployment of innovative cloud‑based enterprise software used by leading energy organizations. We want candidates who want to work on things that make an impact on the world and are passionate about product craftsmanship.

Remote Work

This is a remote position requiring occasional in‑person office meetings for candidates residing in the following metro areas: Maison, WI; Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Denver, CO; or Salt Lake City. Candidates must currently reside in the United States. We are not offering visa sponsorship or extensions.

About the Company

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women‑led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we are constantly expanding our portfolio of clean‑energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of a scalable, efficient and secure SaaS product using Laravel, Vue.js, and Tailwind CSS.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including designers, project managers, and program teams, to deliver a Software SaaS Product that aligns with business and customer needs.
• Ensure the product adheres to industry best practices in performance, security, and scalability, with an emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and helping to elevate the overall quality of the codebase.
• Mentor other software engineers and contribute to fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the engineering team.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across the full stack of technologies to ensure optimal performance and a seamless user experience.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions for future projects.
• Engage in the full software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and maintenance of the SaaS product.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of software development within Resource Innovations, focusing on products that support energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Expertise in PHP 8.x: Advanced understanding of object‑oriented PHP, language features, and best practices.
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience building software with PHP frameworks, e.g., Laravel.
• Experience building RESTful APIs that are stable and integrate with other services.
• Familiarity with Laravel's architecture, features, and functionality.
• Knowledge of many of Laravel's ecosystem of tools.
• 6+ years of experience building software with Vue or a similar JavaScript framework.
• Experience with TypeScript.
• Experience building and designing single‑page applications using the Composition API.
• Strong experience with state management and handling.
• Component‑ and modularized‑based design.
• Understanding of various build tools (e.g., Vite, npm).
• Experience leading the architecture, design, and development of features for a scalable SaaS platform.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a willingness to dive in and work out solutions.
• Proficiency with Git and Git‑based workflows.
• Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure management and serverless environments.
• Ability to work with deployment patterns found within Laravel's ecosystem.
• Experience with and interpreting cloud‑based monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., New Relic, CloudWatch).
• Personal responsibility and self‑motivation with flexibility to adapt and maintain productivity, features, and stability.
• Knowledge of working within an agile/scrum team‑based environment to design and develop a Software SaaS product.
• Experience writing and testing functional code, including tests with Pest / PHPUnit.

Preferred Skills, Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline.
• Proven track record of developing SaaS‑based commercial software products.
• Experience with data analytics, reporting, and business intelligence platforms.
• Familiarity with NodeJS.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $100,000–$144,000. Employees may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position; final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable, a pre‑employment drug screen may also be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. We comply with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations reserves the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.