Senior Software Engineer at UtilityAPI

At UtilityAPI, we are dedicated to accelerating the clean energy transition by providing the essential data infrastructure that powers the renewable energy industry. Since our founding in 2014, we have supported clean energy companies and utilities by streamlining access to customer utility data, which helps reduce costs and improve the overall customer experience. We are a mission-driven organization, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, and we take pride in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a fully remote team since 2019, we prioritize empathy and excellence, and we are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help us scale our systems to meet the demands of our rapid growth.

Key outcomes

• Develop and maintain our data sharing platform across both frontend and backend systems to serve our enterprise and institutional clients.
• Engineer robust solutions to scale our infrastructure, ensuring we can support a significant increase in platform usage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design clean, efficient interfaces throughout our codebase.
• Engage in agile processes, contributing technical insights and helping to prioritize development roadmaps.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience with Python, including practical experience with Django.
• Comprehensive technical skills covering the full stack, ranging from frontend development to database management.
• A proven track record of taking initiative to improve product architecture, software quality, or team workflows.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with product management and other internal departments.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience contributing to large-scale software projects within a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks, such as React.
• Prior exposure to the renewable energy sector.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $150,000 to $170,000. In addition to salary, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Equity compensation.
• A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• A dedicated home office budget.
• Unlimited vacation time.

How to apply

We invite you to join our mission to unlock the potential of clean energy data. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application through our official portal. We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet every listed requirement.