Senior Software Engineer — Platform & API, Austin

Light; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Light is seeking an experienced software engineer to join as an early team member and help build a first-of-a-kind platform. You will architect the core developer API, embedded UI components, and grid-facing systems, guiding the product from the ground up.

You will own solutions end-to-end, collaborate across the stack, and help define Light's culture as the company grows. Relocation to Austin, TX for in-person collaboration with founders is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with a track record of delivering impactful solutions.
• A high degree of product ownership, driven by objectives and outcomes, not just tasks.
• Experience building robust and elegant solutions to complex problems with an understanding of leadership on significant projects.
• Attention to detail and ability to execute autonomously.
• Versatility across the stack and adaptability to evolving product needs.
• Experience working at an early-stage startup is a strong plus.
• The ability to relocate to Austin, TX to work in-person with the founders and rest of the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Build a first-of-a-kind product from the ground up and architect foundations of the platform.
• Implement core developer API and embedded UI components, plus grid-facing systems.
• Deliver robust solutions for load forecasting and behind-the-meter control.
• Help define Light's culture and collaborate with founders and the rest of the team.

Skills

Software engineering

Product ownership

Technical leadership

Autonomous execution

Full-stack versatility

Startup experience

Relocation to Austin

Job description

Light is seeking an experienced software engineer to join as an early team member and help build a first-of-a-kind platform. You will architect the core developer API, embedded UI components, and grid-facing systems, guiding the product from the ground up.

You will own solutions end-to-end, collaborate across the stack, and help define Light's culture as the company grows. Relocation to Austin, TX for in-person collaboration with founders is expected.