Demand Response Engineer at Onsemble

Are you ready to use your technical expertise to help solve the climate crisis? At Onsemble, we are on a mission to decarbonize homes by making it simple and affordable for homeowners to transition to electric appliances. We are an impact-driven startup that raised $3M in early 2023 from top-tier venture capital firms and climate-focused investors. Since launching our app in late 2023, we have already gained significant traction with hundreds of homeowners across California. We are looking for someone who wants to be a driving force behind our growth and help us build a cleaner, more sustainable future.

What you bring

We are seeking a Senior Demand Response Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a unique opportunity to lead a greenfield project where you will architect, build, and own a system that unifies our smart appliances into a virtual power plant to help stabilize the electrical grid. You will work in a hybrid environment based in the United States, utilizing your skills in Go, Python, AWS, and software architecture to create lasting impact. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Researching, defining, and shipping the initial version of our virtual power plant system.
• Developing and scaling complex backend systems using message queues, asynchronous processing, and job scheduling algorithms.
• Taking full ownership of large system components from the initial research phase through to final deployment and customer rollout.

Requirements

The ideal candidate possesses deep experience in building complex backend systems and a strong understanding of distributed architectures. You should be proficient in modern systems programming languages and have hands-on experience deploying software on AWS. Beyond your technical toolkit, we value your curiosity regarding how business requirements influence engineering design. We look for individuals who are collaborative, empathetic, and highly motivated to tackle climate change. You should be comfortable taking ownership of diverse systems and have a team-first mindset that prioritizes the broader goals of the company. Fluency in English is required to ensure effective communication across our growing team.

What we offer

We are building a culture of excellence where you will have a seat at the table and the chance to shape the future of sustainable living. We believe in supporting our team members through flexible working arrangements that allow for a healthy balance. Our benefits include:

• Hybrid work environment.

How to Apply

If our mission to decarbonize homes resonates with you and you are excited to apply your engineering talents to one of the most important challenges of our time, we would love to hear from you. We value imagination, authenticity, and heart in our hiring process. Please reach out to share your background and how your unique perspective can contribute to our shared goals.