Senior Software Engineer, Early-Stage Energy Platform Austin

light insurance; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Light is building a digital energy infrastructure. As an early engineer, you will architect and implement foundations of our platform, from the core developer API to UI components and grid-facing systems.

You will contribute to shaping culture and working closely with founders and the engineering team in Austin, TX, adapting to evolving product needs and delivering impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Strong product ownership mindset and delivery focus.
• Experience leading significant projects and technical leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Build a first-of-a-kind product from the ground up.
• Architect and implement core developer API, embedded UI components, and grid-facing systems.
• Define and shape Light's culture as an early team member with founders and engineers.

Skills

Software engineering

Product ownership

Technical leadership

Autonomy

Full-stack

Startup experience

On-site Austin

Job description

Light is building a digital energy infrastructure. As an early engineer, you will architect and implement foundations of our platform, from the core developer API to UI components and grid-facing systems.

You will contribute to shaping culture and working closely with founders and the engineering team in Austin, TX, adapting to evolving product needs and delivering impactful solutions.