Senior Software Engineer, Field Software

Gridware; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Parental leave

Alternate day off

Off the Grid break

Commuter allowance

Training

Job summary

Gridware is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Field Software team in San Francisco. You will build backend services, APIs, and data pipelines powering how Gridware manages field assets and devices throughout their lifecycle.

You will shape asset data modeling for utilities and scale systems used by field crews, customers, and other engineering teams. This role requires strong backend, GraphQL, and distributed systems expertise with a direct tie to real-world field operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Proficient in Python and PostgreSQL with live production DB changes.
• Experience designing production GraphQL APIs and data pipelines.
• Experience deploying and operating services in AWS and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and own backend services for devices and field assets.
• Build GraphQL APIs for offline-first mobile apps.
• Develop reliable data pipelines and integrations for utilities.
• Design data models for grid infrastructure and assets.
• Own systems end to end from architecture to production operations.
• Collaborate with Field Operations, Product, Data, and other teams.
• Contribute to architecture decisions as grids scale.

Skills

Backend development

Python

PostgreSQL

GraphQL APIs

Distributed systems

AWS

Kubernetes

AI coding tools

Cross-functional collaboration

End-to-end ownership

Tools

Apollo Federation

SQLAlchemy

async Python

Databricks

Apache Iceberg

Trino

Job description

About Gridware

Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response (AGR), focused on monitoring the electrical, physical, and environmental aspects of the grid that affect reliability and safety. Gridware's advanced Active Grid Response platform uses high-precision sensors to detect potential issues early, enabling proactive maintenance and fault mitigation. This comprehensive approach helps improve safety, reduce outages, and ensure the grid operates efficiently. The company is backed by climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. For more information, please visit www.Gridware.io.

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Field Software team, a small team that owns its systems end to end.

You will build the backend services, APIs, and data pipelines that power how Gridware manages field assets and devices throughout their lifecycle. You will help shape how we model and exchange asset data with utilities as we scale, while building reliable systems used by our field teams, customers, and other engineering teams.

This role has a direct connection to the physical world. The software you build helps field crews complete installations and gives utilities accurate information about their grid and assets.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and own backend services supporting the full lifecycle of Gridware devices and field assets.
• Build GraphQL APIs supporting an offline-first mobile application used by field crews and utility linemen.
• Develop reliable data pipelines and integrations for exchanging asset data with utilities.
• Design systems and data models representing grid infrastructure, assets, and the relationships between them.
• Own systems end to end, from architecture and implementation through deployment, monitoring, and production operation.
• Work directly with field crews to understand operational workflows and see your software used in the field.
• Partner closely with Field Operations, Product, Data, and other engineering teams to translate real‑world workflows into scalable software.
• Contribute to architecture and technical decisions as Gridware's systems and field deployments scale.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Python and PostgreSQL, including making schema changes to live production databases.
• Experience designing and building production GraphQL APIs and data pipelines where correctness and reliability matter.
• Experience building and operating distributed systems, including debugging and understanding failures in production.
• Experience deploying and operating services in cloud environments. We use AWS and Kubernetes.
• Experience using AI coding tools effectively while maintaining ownership of the design, quality, and correctness of the code produced.
• Strong technical judgment, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Track record of owning software systems end to end and proactively identifying and addressing problems.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Apollo Federation, SQLAlchemy, or async Python.
• Experience building backend systems for mobile or offline‑first applications.
• Experience with TypeScript and contributing across the full stack.
• Experience with event‑driven systems such as Kafka or SQS.
• Experience with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Grafana, or Sentry.
• Experience with data lakehouse technologies such as Databricks, Apache Iceberg, or Trino.
• Experience with geospatial data, GIS, or utility data.
• Experience building software for mobile applications, IoT or connected devices, utilities, or other physical‑world systems.

$190,000 - $220,000 a year

At this time, Gridware is unable to provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this role. We're only able to consider candidates who are currently authorized to work in the country of employment without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

This describes the ideal candidate; many of us have picked up this expertise along the way. Even if you meet only part of this list, we encourage you to apply!

Gridware Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)

Paid parental leave

Alternating day off (every other Monday)

"Off the Grid", a two week per year paid break for all employees.

Commuter allowance

Company‑paid training