Senior Software Engineer (Lead)
Uplight
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Posted
Jan 13, 2026
Mission
What you will drive
Core responsibilities:
- Lead by example in driving design and development, mentoring others, and gradually stepping into people and project leadership responsibilities
- Work within the Engineering team to build and improve platforms to deliver flexible and creative solutions to utility partners and end users
- Enable engineering excellence, align team efforts with strategic business goals, and foster a strong team culture
- Actively lead sprint planning, technical planning, and release management while participating in architectural discussions
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role helps change the way millions of people save energy, contributing to achieving ambitious goals for both the business and the planet.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
Required skills and qualifications:
- 8+ years of industry experience delivering Enterprise products with 3 years in a senior engineer position
- Experience building or scaling platforms, APIs, or enterprise-grade SaaS products using Python and React
- Experience leading high-performing engineering teams of 5+ members with strong attention to performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Benefits
What's in it for you
No specific benefits, compensation, or salary information mentioned in the job posting.
About
Inside Uplight
Uplight works to change the way millions of people save energy through platforms and solutions delivered to utility partners and end users.