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# Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid) at Energy Solutions - USA

- **Company:** Energy Solutions - USA
- **Location:** Boston Massachusetts, United States / Chicago Illinois, United States / New York New York, United States / Oakland California, United States / Orange California, United States / Portland Oregon, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/energysolutions/jobs/5211639007

## Job description

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

The Information Systems (IS) team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical direction and establish complex software solutions that support critical business applications and long-term technology objectives. As a senior individual contributor, this role leads software architecture, technical design, and engineering decisions that other teams and projects utilizing the Mendix platform rely on. Solutions must be scalable, maintainable, secure, and aligned with business and client needs.

Operating with a high degree of independence, the Senior Software Engineer evaluates technical requirements, sets direction on solution alternatives, and contributes to technical strategy within their domain.  In addition, this role will mentor junior level engineers, through code reviews, technical guidance, solution design discussions, and knowledge sharing, while supporting engineering best practices, technical standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across the development team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Lead the design and development of complex software systems, features, services, and integrations across all projects and multiple teams utilizing the Mendix platform.
- Design scalable, secure, modular, and maintainable software solutions that support current and anticipated business and client needs.
- Develop full-stack software solutions and technical designs that align with platform architecture, engineering standards, and business requirements.
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert and escalation point for complex software engineering questions and decisions across multiple teams utilizing the Mendix platform.
- Mentor and coach engineers across multiple teams and Mendix projects through technical guidance, solution design discussions, pair programming, code reviews, and constructive feedback.
- Lead technical strategy within their domain and establish engineering standards, technical approaches, and system design decisions adopted across multiple projects and shared technology platforms.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple teams involving system integration, APIs, data exchange, platform modernization, and performance optimization.
- Lead the Identification and communication of technical risks, dependencies, trade-offs, and mitigation strategies to project teams, engineering leads, and senior leadership as needed.
- Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and implementation of sustainable corrective actions across teams.
- Evaluate application performance, reliability, scalability, capacity, and operational effectiveness and lead the implementation of proactive improvements.
- Ensure software systems and changes align with established security, privacy, data protection, and compliance requirements.
- Lead automation, monitoring, and operational improvements that reduce recurring issues and strengthen system resilience across teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 10 years of experience developing, supporting, and enhancing complex software systems and applications.
- Advanced proficiency in full-stack software development and one or more programming languages or technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, or equivalent technologies.
- Advanced knowledge of software architecture, system design, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, APIs, integration practices, and application modernization techniques.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms, deployment practices, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, automation, and production support.
- Experience contributing to architectural and technical design decisions across applications, systems, platforms, or codebases.
- Experience evaluating technical trade-offs and recommending solutions that balance business requirements, delivery timelines, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
- Experience collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders to support technical direction across multiple projects or shared technology platforms.
- Experience mentoring engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, solution design discussions, and knowledge sharing.
- Experience partnering with Product, Quality Assurance, Project Management, DevOps, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong mentoring, coaching, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and operate effectively in complex and evolving environments.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with established engineering standards, architectural direction, and organizational objectives.

The Salary Range for this role is $140,000 - $175,000/annually with a target compensation of $140k - $157,500 based on experience and qualifications. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

AI Use

At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine.

## Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in  [six different locations](https://energy-solution.com/contact-us/). Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota.

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com.

[Privacy Notice for Job Applicants](https://energy-solution.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ES-Privacy-Notice-for-Job-Applicants.pdf)

## About Energy Solutions - USA

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Energy Solutions is a mission-driven, employee-owned firm that designs and implements large-scale, market-based programs to reduce carbon, energy, and water use, helping utilities, governments, and private clients combat climate change.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Employee Stock Ownership Plan – ESOP)
- **Headquarters**: Oakland, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1995
- **Founders**: Sam Cohen (President/CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Clean energy, energy efficiency, building decarbonization, demand management, renewable energy, clean transportation, codes and standards, carbon reduction, water management.
- **Target customers**: Utilities (gas, electric, water), local/state/federal government agencies, community choice aggregators (CCAs), fleet operators, school districts, EV dealerships, and other commercial/industrial stakeholders. Primarily B2B and B2G.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To combat climate change through market-based, cost-effective energy, carbon, and water management solutions that make big impacts.” [energy-solution.com](https://energy-solution.com/)

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Program Design & Management**: End-to-end design and administration of energy efficiency, demand management, and renewable energy programs for utility and government clients.
- **Market Development & Transformation**: Strategies to drive adoption of clean energy technologies and practices, including trade ally networks and consumer engagement.
- **Policy & Market Research**: Deep analysis of energy markets, codes, and standards to inform regulatory advocacy and program design.
- **Data Analytics & Reporting**: Custom data platforms and reporting tools to track energy savings, GHG reductions, and program performance.
- **Process Automation**: Workflow automation and software solutions to streamline program operations.
- **Engineering & Technical Evaluation**: Technical assessments of energy efficiency technologies, building systems, and distributed energy resources.
- **Marketing & Creative Services**: Campaign development and creative content to support program outreach and customer engagement.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately held, employee-owned).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $24.8M (LinkedIn estimate, likely based on public signals). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-solutions)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (no external investors). Key clients include major utilities and government agencies across North America.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 472 employees (+7.1% YoY, +50 people) as of mid-2025. Operates in 18 countries (including Brazil, India, UAE, Canada, Tunisia). The company’s programs have supported policies that will reduce 1.8 billion tons of CO2e through 2050. [energy-solution.com](https://energy-solution.com/careers/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Employee Ownership**: 100% vested ESOP aligns every employee with the company’s long-term success and mission.
- **30 Years of Market Transformation**: Pioneered market-based approaches to energy efficiency and carbon reduction, with deep relationships across utilities and government.
- **Proven Impact**: Achieves outsized results – e.g., annual GHG reductions per employee equivalent to taking 50,000 cars off the road. [energy-solution.com](https://energy-solution.com/)
- **Full-Service Capability**: From policy research and program design to data analytics and marketing, providing integrated solutions under one roof.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling Impact**: Expanding into new geographies and sectors (clean transportation, building decarbonization, distributed energy resources).
- **Technology Enablement**: Investing in process automation, Salesforce development, and data analytics to improve program efficiency.
- **Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility (IDEA)**: Embedding IDEA into all aspects of work to ensure solutions reach vulnerable communities. [energy-solution.com](https://energy-solution.com/careers/)
- **Talent Development**: Promoting from within, offering professional development stipends, and maintaining a strong mentorship culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Culture**: Employees are passionate about solving climate change – “smart, motivated people with ‘good kindergarten skills’ – curiosity, respect, teamwork, and a healthy sense of fun.” [energy-solution.com](https://energy-solution.com/about-us/)
- **Employee Ownership**: All employees participate in the ESOP, sharing in the company’s success.
- **Work Flexibility**: Hybrid and remote roles available across the U.S. (offices in Oakland, CA; Portland, OR; Orange, CA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY). Flexible hours and floating holidays.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation + annual bonus; health/dental/vision (PPO/HMO); 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting match; generous PTO; paid parental leave; professional development stipends; Employee Assistance Program.
- **Inclusion Score**: 12.2 points higher than industry average (based on Diversio survey, Jan 2025). [energy-solution.com](https://energy-solution.com/careers/)
- **Growth Opportunities**: Many senior leaders promoted from within; strong emphasis on lifelong learning and mentorship.

## Sources
1. [energy-solution.com – About Us](https://energy-solution.com/about-us/)
2. [energy-solution.com – Careers](https://energy-solution.com/careers/)
3. [energy-solution.com – Home](https://energy-solution.com/)
4. [linkedin.com – Energy Solutions](https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-solutions)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io – Energy Solutions Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/energysolutions)

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