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at VEIR

🏢 About VEIR

VEIR is a pioneering clean energy startup developing superconducting transmission lines that can carry 5-10x more power than conventional cables, significantly reducing land use and permitting timelines. Working here means contributing to a critical climate solution that directly addresses grid congestion and renewable energy integration challenges.

About This Role

As a Full Stack Software Developer, you will own end-to-end development of VEIR's analytics platform, from backend APIs and data pipelines to front-end features that power energy consulting and product development. Your work will directly impact the reliability, scalability, and performance of tools used to model and optimize the next-generation power grid.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a standup to sync with the engineering team on feature progress, then diving into Python code to build a new API endpoint for the analytics platform. After lunch, you might optimize a data pipeline for performance, review a colleague's pull request, and end the day testing a new deployment on GCP.

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🎯 Who VEIR Is Looking For

  • Proven experience building and maintaining production-grade backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines using Python and SQL.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (GCP, Azure, or AWS) for deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment, owning features from scoping through deployment with minimal oversight.
  • Familiarity with Agile development practices and AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate development.

📝 Tips for Applying to VEIR

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific projects where you built end-to-end features or data pipelines that improved reliability or scalability.

2

Mention any experience with energy systems, grid modeling, or physics-based simulations to show domain interest.

3

If you have used AI coding tools like Copilot or Cursor in your workflow, explicitly mention that in your cover letter or resume.

4

Research VEIR's superconducting technology and reference it in your cover letter to show genuine interest in their mission.

5

Prepare a portfolio or GitHub repo with Python/SQL projects that demonstrate production-quality code and cloud deployment (e.g., on GCP or AWS).

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your passion for climate tech and grid modernization, connecting your skills to VEIR's mission of enabling renewable energy.", 'Highlight specific experience with Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (name which one) in production environments.', 'Describe a time you owned a feature end-to-end, from scoping to deployment, and the impact it had on users or the business.', "Mention your comfort with Agile and AI coding tools, showing you're efficient and adaptable in a startup setting."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read VEIR's website and any recent press releases to understand their technology (superconducting lines) and current pilot projects.
  • → Look up their leadership team on LinkedIn to understand the company's stage and culture.
  • → Research the energy grid challenges VEIR aims to solve, such as interconnection queue backlogs and transmission congestion.
  • → Check if VEIR has published any technical papers or blog posts about their analytics platform to speak knowledgeably in interviews.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Design a scalable data pipeline to ingest and process real-time grid data from multiple sources.
2 How would you optimize a slow SQL query in a production analytics platform? Walk through your debugging process.
3 Describe your experience with a major cloud platform (GCP/Azure/AWS) – specific services used and challenges faced.
4 How do you approach end-to-end feature development in a cross-functional team? Give a concrete example.
5 What experience do you have with AI coding tools? How have they improved your productivity or code quality?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume without tailoring to the specific requirements (Python, SQL, cloud, Agile, AI tools).
  • Failing to demonstrate end-to-end ownership in previous roles – focus on features you built from scratch.
  • Not showing enthusiasm for the climate mission – this is a mission-driven startup, so generic tech interest won't suffice.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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