Lead Software Engineer

Lead Full-Stack Developer – Energy Management Systems (US-Based)

You must have experience working on an EMS or lead a project within an energy management/distributed energy domain. If you do not have any experience with that, then you will not be contacted.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Full-Stack Developer to join a growing energy management company that recently acquired a smaller firm in this space. You will serve as the primary U.S.-based technical lead, working closely with an established developer in India to advance and scale an existing MVP.

This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who can take ownership of an end-to-end product spanning firmware, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and user interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of an Energy Management System platform
• Collaborate with an international development partner and UI/UX contractors
• Improve, refactor, and scale the existing MVP into a production-ready product
• Design and implement features across firmware, cloud services, and web UI
• Integrate with third-party devices and external APIs
• Ensure system reliability, security, and performance
• Take full ownership and accountability for the product lifecycle
• Participate in quarterly on-site visits with clients

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong full-stack development experience
• Proficiency in:
• Java
• TypeScript
• Angular (front-end)
• Experience with:
• Cloud-based services and architectures
• RESTful APIs and system integrations
• Hardware or IoT-related systems
• Device communication protocols
• Background in energy management, IoT, or connected systems preferred
• Ability to work independently and lead technical direction
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with distributed/global development teams
• Prior involvement in scaling MVPs to commercial products
• Familiarity with embedded systems or firmware development
• Experience in SaaS or industrial/energy platforms

Interview Process (Fully Remote)

• First Stage: Interview with the VP of Product and Lead Developer
• Second Stage: Interview with the Head of Product and Firmware Engineer

All interviews are conducted remotely.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $175,000 – $200,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Fully paid quarterly travel
• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing product
• High level of autonomy and technical ownership
• Collaborative, innovation-driven

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance