Senior Engineer, Backend – Consumer Experience Platform

Renew Home

Backend engineer developing HVAC device integrations and customer experiences for Renew Home’s residential virtual power plant. Building scalable APIs and energy-saving automation with Python, cloud platforms, and data services.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend software development with a strong focus on Python, SQL, and cloud technologies. Proven ability to design scalable APIs and collaborate effectively across teams in the electric power industry.

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Backend Software DevelopmentPython ProficiencySQL and NoSQL Database ManagementCloud Automation and Infrastructure-as-CodeExperience in Electric Power Industry

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Hard Skills

Backend Software DevelopmentPythonSQLNoSQLREST FrameworksAPI MonitoringDistributed Data ProcessingCloud AutomationInfrastructure-as-CodeScalable APIs

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailCollaborationAbility to Work Through Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPPostgreSQLMySQLOracleRedisGitJiraTerraformAWS CloudFormation

Industry Keywords

Electric Power IndustryEnergy-Saving AutomationThird-Party Device IntegrationsScalable Distributed Data Processing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftApacheAWSCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaMongoDBMySQLNoSQLOraclePHPPostgresPythonRedisRubySQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and build backend features supporting Renew Home customer experiences and third-party device integrations for energy-saving automation
Serve as technical owner of critical product experience flows
Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and product management teams
Work across the stack, including Python, Nx, PostgreSQL, Celery, AWS/GCP, Ubuntu, Apache, Redis, Git, and Jira
Implement API monitoring tools and proactively monitor API service performance
Participate in regular team updates, standups, one-on-ones, and peer code reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of industry experience building backend software services
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, or demonstrated experience in the software industry
Experience building features for scale and performance using scalable APIs and REST frameworks
Strong SQL skills
Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Redshift, and MongoDB
Strong software engineering background
Proficiency in one or more of Python, Java, PHP, or Ruby
Ability to work through ambiguity
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Experience with scalable distributed data processing
Experience with AWS Lambda/Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, or Prefect tools
Experience with cloud automation and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
Experience in the electric power industry
Experience working with external partners
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary with a base salary of $160k–$200k
Target annual bonus of 10% of base salary
Participation in long-term incentive programs tied to company growth and performance
Fully remote work environment
Home office set-up allowance
No pre-set vacation limits
Parental leave benefits
Health and wellness benefits
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Opportunities for learning and growth