Senior Software Engineer

Powerline

Senior Software Engineer focusing on backend development that optimizes renewable energy and battery storage systems. Collaborating with a team to build and maintain scalable software solutions.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software engineering with a focus on large-scale, real-time systems, particularly in the renewable energy sector. Proficient in Python programming, API development, and database management, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Python ProgrammingAPI DevelopmentDistributed SystemsSQL Database DesignNoSQL Database Deployment

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Hard Skills

Software Development LifecycleMachine Learning IntegrationOptimization ModelsSystem Performance MonitoringDebugging Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration with Diverse Teams

Tools & Technologies

Data PipelinesReal-Time Systems

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyGrid Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsNoSQLPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and deploy software systems that optimize renewable and battery storage operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning and optimization models.
Own the full software development lifecycle from architecture and design to implementation and maintenance.
Ensure production systems are scalable, reliable, and high-performing.
Diagnose bottlenecks, resolve real-time issues, and continuously improve system performance and monitoring/alerting.
Stay current on trends in software engineering, renewable energy, and grid technology to drive innovation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of software engineering experience, focusing on large-scale, real-time systems.
Strong proficiency in Python, with excellent coding, testing, and debugging skills.
Experience building and maintaining APIs, distributed systems, and data pipelines.
Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL database design and deployment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, including engineers, data scientists, and energy market experts in a distributed working environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary