Senior Software Engineer, Field Software

Gridware

. Design, build, and own backend services supporting the full lifecycle of Gridware devices and field assets .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend software engineering with a focus on Python, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL API development. Proven ability to design and operate distributed systems in cloud environments while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Backend Software EngineeringPython ProgrammingPostgreSQL Database ManagementGraphQL API DevelopmentAWS and Kubernetes Deployment

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Hard Skills

Backend Software EngineeringPython ProgrammingPostgreSQL Database ManagementGraphQL API DevelopmentData Pipeline DevelopmentDistributed Systems DesignCloud Environment OperationsAI Coding Tools UtilizationSchema Changes in Production DatabasesSystem Architecture and Implementation

Soft Skills

Technical JudgmentCommunication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSKubernetesGraphQLData PipelinesAI Coding Tools

Industry Keywords

Grid InfrastructureField OperationsUtility LinemenOperational WorkflowsProduction Operation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGraphQLKubernetesPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 relationships
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 software used in the field
Partner with Field Operations, Product, Data, and other engineering teams to translate real-world workflows into scalable software
Contribute to architecture and technical decisions as systems and field deployments scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience using 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
At this time, Gridware is unable to provide visa sponsorship or immigration support; candidates must be currently authorized to work in the country of employment without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

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