Senior Software Engineer, Frontend

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, Frontend

Gridware· San Francisco, CA, USView company profile

Job title: Senior Software Engineer, Frontend
Job location: San Francisco, CA, US
Job listing URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/gridware/jobs/iH7i7Na-senior-software-engineer-frontend
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 our frontend applications, working closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver user-friendly, reliable, and impactful products. You’ll help shape our design system and component libraries while also driving best practices that keep our applications consistent and scalable. **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 frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript, and GraphQL **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience building or scaling design systems and component libraries * Familiarity with backend development and/or working in hardware/software contexts * Experience building tools or applications that support complex workflows 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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