Principal Cloud Platform Software Engineer
TLDR
Lead the architecture of a cloud-to-field software ecosystem powering and optimizing thousands of distributed energy assets with uptime-critical systems.
- 15+ years in software engineering, with a proven track record of architectural leadership across multiple teams in high-stakes production environments
- Deep experience in Industrial IoT (IIoT), energy systems, industrial automation, or managing fleet-scale device platforms
- Deep experience architecting within AWS, GCP, or Azure environments, specifically for distributed systems and large-scale data platforms
- A "physics-first" systems thinker who understands the interplay between cloud software and high-availability hardware
- Expertise in distributed systems and data infrastructure (e.g., Spark, Snowflake, or equivalent high-throughput telemetry pipelines)
- Demonstrated success in leveraging AI/ML to drive developer productivity, predictive maintenance, and autonomous fleet management
- A fundamental commitment to uptime; you believe 99% isn't good enough for critical energy infrastructure
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical visions to both internal engineering teams and executive stakeholders
Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don’t meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.
In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.
Benefits
Stock Options
Pre-IPO stock options
Mainspring Energy is pioneering a new category of power generation with its Linear Generator, delivering flexible, onsite power solutions that cater to the needs of commercial, industrial, and utility customers. By offering reliable and clean energy for applications like EV charging and data centers, Mainspring positions itself as a key player in the transition to a net-zero carbon grid, standing out with its fuel flexibility and near-zero emissions technology.
- Founded
- Founded 2010
- Employees
- 201-500 employees
- Industry
- renewables & environment
- Funding stage
- Series C+
- Total raised
- $810M raised