[Remote] Senior Software Engineer (Fullstack)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gigawatt is a company focused on transforming utilities through AI-native solutions. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build the core platform, focusing on backend engineering and integrating AI tools and APIs to modernize legacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Backend Architecture & Development: Design, implement, and maintain APIs, services, and distributed systems that form the backbone of Gigawatt OS
• AI Integration: Collaborate with AI engineers to integrate models, embeddings, and agent services into backend systems. Operate AI APIs, ensuring outputs are production-ready and aligned with enterprise utility requirements
• System Modernization: Transform legacy workflows into modern, secure, scalable codebases using cloud-native best practices
• Security & Compliance: Partner with security leaders to ensure all services adhere to stringent utility-sector regulations, implementing secure coding practices by default
• Agile Delivery: Deliver features and improvements in cycles measured in weeks, balancing speed with reliability

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience in SaaS or enterprise environments
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality code in fast-moving teams
• Strong proficiency in React, Python, and Golang or Java
• Basic proficiency with AI/ML tooling (e.g., calling APIs, integrating model outputs)
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL), message queues, and distributed architectures
• Cloud-native engineering experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Clear communicator, adaptable, eager to learn and grow AI capabilities over time
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability in small teams
• Candidates in central and eastern timezones (ideally Chicago, Austin or Nashville)

Benefits

• Equity package
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, remote work flexibility, and 401k match
• Remote work flexibility

Company Overview

Gigawatt is a modular AI-centric energy platform purpose-built for modern utility operations. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://gigawatt.ai.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Gigawatt has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.