Daylight Energy

Daylight Energy

Senior Software Engineer

New York, NY · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 362 days ago
PythonDjangoBackend DevelopmentGitPostgreSQLRedisAWSKubernetesCI/CDDevOpsAPI DevelopmentGraphQLRESTCRMControlsLeadershipProblem SolvingMentoringRenewable Energy

About the role

  • We're an early-stage startup, so this role goes beyond just writing code.
  • You'll have significant input on architecture decisions, user experience, and product direction.
  • As we scale, there will be opportunities to grow into a leadership or management position, mentoring junior developers and shaping our backend development strategy and onchain integrations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build robust GraphQL queries and mutations that power our mobile app and are tailored for mobile performance
  • Architect, develop, and maintain scalable API endpoints that support vendor/partner integrations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship innovative features
  • Leverage and extend Django's admin interface to build a feature-rich internal CRM and administration portal
  • Work with stakeholders to refine internal processes and drive user-friendly administrative solutions
  • Design and implement Solidity smart contracts that underpin Daylight's decentralized energy markets
  • Develop Daylight's decentralized data storage and validation layer using modern frameworks (e.g. Commonware, Snapchain L3)
  • We're building technology that serves everyone, and we believe diverse perspectives make our team and our product stronger.
  • We're building a protocol that converts distributed solar and storage systems into yield-bearing infrastructure.
  • Our ambition is to build the economic engine for energy abundance-where capital fuels power, and power fuels everything.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience developing APIs and backend services
  • 2+ years of experience writing Solidity smart contracts
  • Strong understanding of API Development and best practices
  • Experience with Python, Django, PostgreSQL and Redis
  • Proficiency in writing clean, readable, and well-documented code
  • Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and network request handling
  • Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
  • Knowledge of backend performance profiling and optimization techniques
  • Experience with testing and managing AWS infrastructure and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with crypto and related infrastructure, specifically EVM

Compensation

  • Competitive salary and equity package

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity package
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Monthly wellness stipend
  • Backed by a16z, Framework, and other industry-leading investors, we're building the infrastructure to make that vision a reality.

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