Staff Software Engineer

SPAN is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their R&D Infrastructure Team. This role involves crafting mission-critical internal platforms for control, monitoring, and analysis of experimental and test efforts. The ideal candidate will develop flexible web and backend applications, assist with data collection and processing for hardware test monitoring, and provide cross-functional support to other teams.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Developing internally-facing web and backend applications for system management and fleet service tasks
2. Assisting with data collection, processing, and presentation for long-term hardware test monitoring
3. Creating fast-response control and monitoring software for prototyping and research efforts
4. Providing cross-functional support to other teams
5. Developing interfaces and drivers for physical test hardware

Required qualifications:

• Professional experience with Python, C, Rust, Node/Typescript, or related technologies
• Experience with web and database application development
• Ability to develop functional front-ends for internal applications
• Experience with containerized applications
• Strong Linux system administration skills
• Collaborative skills and experience with version control systems

Bonus qualifications include cloud service management, web frontend frameworks, low-level interfaces and protocols, publish-subscribe methods, embedded device firmware development, and familiarity with electrical systems.

SPAN offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 - $210,000, plus benefits, equity, and variable compensation. They provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as flexible hours and unlimited PTO. The company is headquartered in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood and values diversity, equal opportunity, and a 'make it happen' approach to addressing complex challenges in the renewable energy sector.