Front-End Engineer at Equilibrium Energy

Equilibrium Energy is at the forefront of the clean energy transition, developing advanced grid-scale storage solutions that help utilities and power producers optimize renewable assets. As a well-funded Series B startup, we are building the digital infrastructure necessary to support a sustainable energy economy. We combine deep industry expertise with modern software practices to solve the complex challenges of a shifting power grid. We are currently seeking a talented Senior Front-End Engineer to help us design the intelligent systems that will power a more resilient future.

Key outcomes

• Lead the architectural direction of our front-end ecosystem, ensuring our applications are scalable, performant, and capable of handling complex data.
• Collaborate across teams to translate intricate domain requirements into elegant user interfaces that empower both internal users and external partners.
• Drive strategic initiatives that improve our development processes and technical alignment across the organization.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence, high-quality code, and continuous professional growth.
• Navigate ambiguous problem spaces to deliver cohesive, data-intensive software solutions.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for clean energy and a commitment to addressing climate change.
• Extensive experience in front-end or full-stack engineering, with a proven ability to own complex, data-heavy architectures using React and TypeScript.
• Strong proficiency in performance optimization and designing strategies for visualizing large, intricate datasets.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively alongside product managers, designers, and data scientists.
• Experience with modern testing frameworks, such as Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Familiarity with AI-augmented development tools and a solid understanding of enterprise-level security best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, essential for thriving in our remote-first environment across time zones in the Americas and Europe.
• Proven success in elevating team performance through mentorship and the establishment of best practices.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience within the energy or power systems sector.
• Proficiency in Python, particularly with FastAPI and visualization libraries like Plotly.
• Experience with authentication services like Auth0.
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Sentry, Grafana, Honeycomb, or Prometheus.
• Experience building on AWS and working with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• An advanced degree in computer science.

Compensation

We offer a competitive base salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Meaningful equity compensation.
• Unlimited vacation and a flexible work schedule.
• A fully remote work environment with the option to work from our hubs in Boston, the SF Bay Area, or London.

How to apply

If you are excited about the prospect of shaping the future of energy software, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to be considered for this role. If you are not certain this specific title is the perfect fit, we encourage you to apply anyway and share your vision for your ideal role in your cover letter, as we are a high-growth company with evolving needs.