Principal Software Engineer, Middleware & Data
San Jose, CA - USA
Job Summary
At Bloom Energy our vision for a world powered by clean reliable and affordable energy is more than just a dreamwere making it reality.
For over two decades weve been at the forefront of the global energy transition pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals electric grids manufacturing facilities and utilities our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining whats possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled time-to-power capabilities reliability and sustainability ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom we thrive on collaboration bold thinking and relentless innovation. We believe that together we can create a brighter more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
We are looking for aPrincipal Software Engineer Middleware & Datato join our team in one of todays most exciting role willreporttoSr Director Software Engineeringand based inSan Jose is a fully on-site in officerole5 days a week.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Develop highperformance backend and systems components usingRustorGo.
- Debug complex issues across service boundaries integrations and data paths.
- Build and maintain middleware components and servicetoservice integrations.
- Work with relational NoSQL andtimeseries databases and understandOLAPquery paradigms.
- Solve problems involvingstreaming data ordering backpressure and throughput optimization.
- Follow disciplinedSDLCpractices including code reviews testing documentation and CI workflows.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams on architecture integration points and system evolution.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 10 years of overall programming experience with strong programming experience inRustGo or other compiled languages.
- Excellent debugging skillsacross application layers integrations and data pipelines.
- Solid understanding of:
- Middleware fundamentals
- Databases (SQL NoSQLtimeseries)
- OLAPworkloads and analytical query patterns
- Streaming systemsand distributed data flow concepts
- Proficiency withgitand modern development workflows.
- Strong SDLC discipline and engineering best practices.
Nice to have Skills
- Experience withHelm chartsand Kubernetesbased deployments.
- Familiarity withcontainers(Docker container tooling) andsecure container practices.
- Exposure toDevOps pipelines CI/CD systems GitHub Actions or similar platforms.
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable laws for the known physical or mental
limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability who can perform the essential job functions unless undue hardship would result.
At Bloom Energy we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical Dental and Vision plans with a large employer contribution a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match generous Mental Health Support services Legal services virtual Physical Therapy access and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills and experience.
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Salary Ranges:
$155800.00 - $224200.00Required Experience:
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About Company
Bloom Energy’s leading solid-oxide platform for the distributed generation of electricity and hydrogen production is changing the future of energy.