Backend Software Engineer (Energy)

TL;DR

Backend Software Engineer (Energy): Building and optimizing secure, enterprise-grade infrastructure and distributed backend services for an AI-enabled energy grid platform with an accent on scalability, large-scale data processing, and system reliability. Focus on integrating complex physical assets with cloud-scale AI simulations to support the global modernization of energy infrastructure.

Location: Mountain View, CA (Hybrid)

Salary: $161,000–$194,000 (US base salary)

Company

hirify.global is an Alphabet moonshot project building advanced, AI-enabled analytical tools to modernize the global electric grid and ensure affordable, reliable energy.

What you will do

• Design and implement enterprise-grade infrastructure and shared backend services.
• Build systems for large-scale data processing and AI-driven grid simulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI researchers and power systems experts, to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop prototypes for external partners to evaluate project feasibility.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical production services using modern logging and monitoring tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience building complex enterprise software systems.
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or Go.
• Strong experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and gRPC.
• Practical knowledge of SQL databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Experience with cloud platforms, specifically Google Cloud Platform.

Nice to have

• Background in electric grid technologies or power systems.
• Experience building full-stack applications using frameworks like Angular.
• Knowledge of enterprise security and zero-trust architectures.
• Experience in high-growth or startup environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity compensation.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible hybrid work model.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Supportive culture focused on professional development and real-world impact.