Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Gridware provides a grid monitoring system of sensors and software for the power distribution grid. The system centers around a low-cost hardware platform that is easily and permanently deployed to power poles. The…

Location: San Francisco, CA
Company size: 10–100
Posted: 2mo ago
Via: Yc

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Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Gridware· San Francisco, CA, USView company profile

Job title: Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Job location: San Francisco, CA, US
Job listing URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/gridware/jobs/K6L1r6R-senior-software-engineer-backend
Job description: **About Gridware** Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response (AGR), focused on monitoring the electrical, physical, and environmental aspects of the grid that affect reliability and safety. Gridware’s advanced Active Grid Response platform uses high-precision sensors to detect potential issues early, enabling proactive maintenance and fault mitigation. This comprehensive approach helps improve safety, reduce outages, and ensure the grid operates efficiently. The company is backed by climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. For more information, please visit [www.Gridware.io](http://www.Gridware.io). **Role Description** In this role, you will lead development of backend systems that power our core platform. You’ll design and scale services that handle complex workflows, integrate data from thousands of devices, and ensure the reliability of our growing systems. Your work will directly impact how effectively our technology operates at scale. **Your background might look something like:** * 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in product-driven companies * Ability to thrive in a low-structure, high-autonomy environment with competing priorities * Experience building products end-to-end with broad ownership * Strong expertise in modern backend languages and relational databases (e.g., Python, PostgreSQL) **Bonus Points:** * Experience designing and scaling distributed systems or data-intensive applications * Familiarity with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Grafana, and Mimir * Background working in hardware/software contexts or other operationally complex environments This describes the ideal candidate; many of us have picked up this expertise along the way. Even if you meet only part of this list, we encourage you to apply! **Benefits** 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

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