Staff Software Engineer, Energy Intelligence

Palmetto; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

A leading clean tech firm in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain APIs and data applications crucial for energy modeling. You will work within a collaborative team, focusing on writing efficient code and optimizing software systems. The ideal candidate will have advanced proficiency in Python, experience with DevOps practices, and a strong understanding of API design principles. Join us in helping customers navigate their energy choices effectively.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Python or other object-oriented languages.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud computing.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain APIs and data applications for energy modeling.
• Collaborate with data scientists to integrate models.
• Monitor and resolve issues with software in production.

Skills

Python

DevOps

API design

Containerization (Docker)

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Code review

Data pipelines

Tools

Docker

SQL

NoSQL databases

Job description

Overview

Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners, businesses, and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable, and innovative solutions. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development, career growth, and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can have it all both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people, planet, and profit—backed by a culture that values collaboration, impact, and balance. Join us in building a brighter, cleaner world.

Location: This position will be based in Charlotte, NC.

Reporting: This position will report to the Director, Engineering.

Summary of Role

As a Software Engineer at Palmetto, you will collaborate closely with our product and engineering teams to help our customers take control of their energy. Your primary focus will be to develop and maintain our suite of APIs and data applications, which are integral to our photovoltaic (PV) yield estimation and whole-home energy modeling capabilities. In this role, you will be responsible for writing efficient and scalable code that ensures the reliability and performance of these systems. You will also actively contribute to the creation and refinement of new algorithms and modeling techniques. Your work will directly impact our ability to provide customers and partners with valuable energy insights and actionable recommendations, helping them make informed decisions about energy consumption.

Strategic & Tactical

• Build and maintain scalable software systems that drive our energy modeling processes.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists to integrate prototype models and algorithms into production systems.
• Package and containerize applications to make them deployment-ready, ensuring seamless integration and scalability across environments.
• Monitor deployments and ensure the smooth operation of software in production, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Build and optimize data pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable access to large datasets.
• Contribute to the code review process, provide constructive feedback to peers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Python or other object-oriented programming languages, with a demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker), and cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience designing and building APIs, with an understanding of RESTful principles.
• Knowledgeable about software engineering best practices, including version control, code review, and testing.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one of Python’s web frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Django, Flask).
• Experience with other web application frameworks (e.g., Ruby on Rails, NestJS).
• Strong quantitative background with a knack for algorithmic thinking.
• Knowledge of Python’s data science stack (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn).
• Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) and tooling (TypeScript, Vite/Webpack, Babel/SWC).
• Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases, including using ORMs/ODMs in web applications.
• Experience working in the clean energy space, or with home energy data.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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