GlacierGrid is a leading energy industry player dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the ever-growing demand for energy. GlacierGrid focuses on shifting and reducing electricity usage for commercial establishments.
Overview
As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable backend systems that power our platform, with a focus on integrating new LoRaWAN IoT hardware devices. You will work on developing and maintaining payload decoders/encoders to support seamless communication between our system and third-party devices. Collaborating closely with our SF Bay Area and ARG teams, you will tackle backend engineering tickets, optimize hardware integrations, and contribute to building robust, future-proof code. Your work will be integral to scaling our platform and driving innovation across our product offerings. This role reports directly to the Backend Lead.
Responsibilities
- 4+ years of professional work experience building and maintaining backend systems
- Advanced English level: strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of LoRaWAN architecture, protocol stack, and network components and experience with LoRaWAN gateways and end devices.
- Proficiency in JavaScript and C/C++ (for embedded systems)
- Knowledge of wireless communication protocols - specifically LoRa
- Familiarity with IoT platforms and cloud services - specifically AWS IoT and experience with IoT communication protocols - specifically MQTT.
- Experience in integrating various IoT devices.
- Experience with PostgresSQL, Git, Docker and Kubernetes (these are desirable not essential)
- Prior experience working in a startup environment. Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
- Ability to complete assigned tickets, dedicating the majority of time to hands-on coding, troubleshooting, and implementation of robust, scalable solutions
GlacierGrid is a technology startup that builds IoT-powered temperature monitoring and analytics, which prevent food, product, and energy waste, the major drivers of climate change. Deployed across industry leaders, including McDonalds, Burger King, Domino's, TGI Fridays, 7-Eleven and Wyndham Hotels, we partner with diverse organizations, from national restaurant brands to top supply chain businesses in food and healthcare, to increase profits while protecting our planet.
Founded by experienced entrepreneurs from Harvard, Columbia and UC Santa Barbara, we’re a mission-driven team passionate about food, climate and health. We are headquartered in San Francisco, and supported by experienced venture capitalists including Zero Infinity Partners, D. E. Shaw, Deciens Capital, Sequoia Capital, Govtech Fund, Collaborative Fund, and Social Capital.
Our Commitment
At GlacierGrid, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact.
Top Skills
What We Do
GlacierGrid offers innovative solutions to enhance business efficiency and sustainability across multiple sectors. We deliver value by reducing food waste, energy use, and equipment downtime to help businesses maximize their profits and savings.
Our vision embodies a commitment to reducing carbon footprints while upholding high service standards, driving towards a future where every unit of energy saved contributes to a more sustainable world.
Our vision embodies a commitment to reducing carbon footprints while upholding high service standards, driving towards a future where every unit of energy saved contributes to a more sustainable world
