Software Engineer

Focused Energy Inc.

. Own moderately complex, well-scoped features from technical design through testing, deployment, and handover .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong software engineering fundamentals with expertise in building and maintaining applications using modern typed languages like TypeScript or JavaScript. Proficient in developing web applications with component-based frameworks, integrating software through REST APIs, and ensuring operational readiness and security.

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TypeScript DevelopmentReact Application DevelopmentREST API IntegrationAutomated TestingCI/CD Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Software Engineering FundamentalsReadable CodeData StructuresDebuggingVersion ControlSQLData ModelingAuthenticationAuthorizationSecure Data Handling

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityTechnical Translation

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSGoogle CloudPostgreSQLCI/CD ToolsInfrastructure as CodeAI-Assisted Development ToolsLogging ToolsMonitoring ToolsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Internal ApplicationsData WorkflowsSystem IntegrationsEngineering ToolsTechnical DebtCode ReviewsOperational GuidanceMaintainabilityDocumentationAccess Control

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudJavaScriptPostgresReactSQLTypeScriptVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own moderately complex, well-scoped features from technical design through testing, deployment, and handover
Work directly with scientists, people team, legal, operations, IT, and other specialists to understand goals and develop practical software
Build internal applications, data workflows, system integrations, APIs, automation, and engineering tools
Add automated tests, logging, metrics, error handling, and basic operational guidance
Move between projects after delivering agreed outcomes, leaving software tested, documented, maintainable, and ready for its long-term owner
Improve code quality, reduce technical debt, contribute to code reviews, and reuse shared platforms and patterns
Learn project domains quickly and deliver end-to-end features
Take on broader projects and help standardize how internal software is built, secured, and operated
Become a trusted technical partner for teams across the company

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong software engineering fundamentals, including readable code, data structures, debugging, automated testing, version control, and code review
Evidence of delivered working software
Ability to build and maintain software in a modern typed language such as TypeScript or JavaScript, or a similar language
Experience building web applications with a component-based frontend framework such as React, Vue, or Angular
Understanding of relational databases and SQL, including schemas, migrations, permissions, and data modeling
Experience integrating software through REST APIs, events, scheduled jobs, or similar communication patterns
Understanding of authentication, authorization, role-based access, and secure data handling
Familiarity with CI/CD, package management, basic infrastructure configuration, and automated build, test, and deployment workflows
Ability to use tests, logs, metrics, and traces to find problems and confirm software works as expected
Ability to use AI-assisted development tools responsibly while maintaining quality and security standards
Ability to learn new languages, frameworks, systems, and technical domains
Ability to translate non-software specialists' needs into technical requirements
Understanding of maintainability, documentation, security, access control, and operational readiness
Nice-to-have experience with TypeScript, React, SQL, PostgreSQL, serverless functions, or Azure services
Nice-to-have experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
Nice-to-have experience with monorepos, shared packages, reusable components, or common engineering tooling
Nice-to-have experience with database security, identity providers, single sign-on, or role-based access control
Nice-to-have experience with infrastructure as code, CI/CD, cloud observability, or secure secret management
Nice-to-have experience building internal tools, technical dashboards, data pipelines, search systems, automation, or third-party service integrations
Nice-to-have experience working with scientists, hardware engineers, research teams, industrial systems, or technical domain experts
Nice-to-have experience supporting projects through handover, production use, or transfer to a long-term owner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company ownership in the form of stock options
Medical, dental, and vision plans active from the first day of employment for the employee and enrolled dependents
Unlimited PTO
Snacks and drinks
401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
State-of-the-art Windows or Apple laptop
Keyboard, mouse, and headset
Regular company events for team bonding and collaboration
Career development opportunities
Collaborative international work environment
Ownership and decision-making opportunities