Key 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Experience: 5+  years of backend software engineering experience in SaaS or enterprise environments. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality code in fast-moving teams.
  
  
  

Technical Skills:

• 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).

Soft Skills: 

• Clear communicator, adaptable, eager to learn and grow AI capabilities over time. Strong sense of ownership and accountability in small teams.

Location

• Remote - we are prioritizing candidates in central and eastern timezones (ideally Chicago, Austin or Nashville)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Opportunity to shape security for a transformative AI product in a vital industry working with a rock-star team.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, remote work flexibility, and 401k match.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and impact.
• If you are passionate about securing the future of AI in utilities, apply today!