Software Engineer, Backend

About this role

Base is hiring a senior backend engineer to build BaseOS, the operating system powering a distributed battery network that modernizes the electrical grid. You'll own critical systems spanning real-time energy control, deployment logistics, and operational tools while making architectural decisions that impact how power flows across the grid.

What you'll do

• Design and operate core backend services for BaseOS, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability
• Define system architecture, data models, and engineering standards across the platform
• Develop workflow orchestration systems using tools like Temporal for device control and operational processes
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform as core product components
• Collaborate with hardware, deployment, and operations teams to translate real-world constraints into system design
• Make rapid decisions with imperfect information and drive technical execution with accountability

What they're looking for

• Backend development in Go, Python, Java, or similar languages
• Distributed systems design with understanding of reliability and failure modes
• AWS or GCP cloud infrastructure and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Infrastructure as code with Terraform
• API design and full-stack system ownership
• Workflow orchestration frameworks (Temporal preferred)
• Cross-functional collaboration and product intuition
• IoT or real-time control systems (bonus)