Staff Software Engineer

Description

• Set technical direction for major areas of the HelioScope codebase, balancing performance, scalability, and developer experience • Design and implement complex systems and features across the stack, including greenfield initiatives and foundational improvements • Lead large initiatives from early technical exploration through delivery, aligning stakeholders and driving execution • Influence architecture and engineering standards through design reviews, technical proposals, and hands-on contributions • Partner closely with Product, Design, QA, and customer-facing teams to translate real-world needs into durable technical solutions • Raise the bar for engineering quality through mentorship, code reviews, and modeling strong technical judgment • Identify and proactively address technical risk, legacy constraints, and opportunities for long-term simplification

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience building and maintaining high-quality software systems, with demonstrated ownership of complex technical problems • Working understanding of photovoltaic system design concepts, including core components, basic wiring principles, shade analysis, and annual energy production modeling • Strong proficiency in at least one core programming language, ideally Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or React • Deep understanding of software design principles, patterns, and tradeoffs at both component and system levels • Experience designing and evolving APIs, data models, and cloud-native architectures in production environments • Proven ability to operate in ambiguity—breaking down loosely defined problems and driving them to practical solutions • A track record of technical leadership through influence, not authority, across teams and disciplines • Comfort communicating complex technical ideas clearly in written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO • Parental Leave - 16 weeks with 100% base salary + gradual return to work • WFH Stipend - An initial $500 (Non-engineers) or $750 (Engineering roles) • Coworking Stipend - $300 / month if you prefer to be at a coworking facility near you • Energize Fridays - Company-wide days to log off and recharge • Connectivity Stipend - Up to $100 / month towards internet or phone • Learning & Development - $720 / annually to use towards professional development (You have to complete 90 days of employment to receive this stipend) • Medical, Dental, and Vision - Premiums are 100% covered for Aurorans and 90% for dependents

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