Location: REMOTE (US)   |   Full-Time   |   $150,000 - $190,000
Python Django Celery PostgreSQL SQL ORM Backend API AWS Terraform Docker iOS Swift Remote climate tech hvac startup Back End Engineer Staff Engineer 
Company Overview:
Conduit Tech is an early stage climate tech startup focused on the 10% of all energy use that derives from residential HVAC use. We build tools that enable the clean energy workforce (HVAC pros) to be more productive and effective in designing, selling, and installing high-efficiency HVAC systems. We're working with over 300 HVAC companies across 35+ US states, generating direct product feedback and revenue. Our US-based, fully remote team collaborates closely across product, design, engineering, and customer success.

Role Description:
Conduit Tech is seeking a Senior Engineer to play a critical role in building features for our core product, with a focus on the backend. The ideal candidate will have experience with Python, extensive database knowledge, and a track record of delivering features from planning to production.

What You'll Do:
* Own entire features from planning through deployment
* Update data models as we learn more about our users and their needs
* Build reliable integrations with external service APIs
* Fix those weird bugs that only show up in production
* Keep our application secure and performant
* Write documentation your teammates will actually thank you for

What We're Looking For (Must-haves):
* Serious Python skills for APIs, reporting, and data processing (we use Django and Celery)
* Experience with relational databases and ORMs (we're on PostgreSQL with Django's ORM)
* A track record of shipping complex features end-to-end
* The ability to balance speed with quality (we move fast, but we don't break things)
* A collaborative approach - we pair program, jump into huddles, and actually help each other
* US residence and work authorization

Nice-to-haves:
* Experience with Django and PostgreSQL (our current backend stack)
* Swift and native iOS development knowledge
* AWS, Terraform, and Docker experience (we're cloud-native)
* A history of improving development processes and tools

How We Work:
We ship incrementally and often, test thoroughly (and automate), collaborate closely, value thoughtful communication, and trust you to manage your time and priorities (no micromanagement here). We have dedicated no-meeting days and ample focus time.

Compensation & Benefits:
* Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000 (depending on experience)
* Competitive equity package
* Stipend for home office equipment
* Semi-annual team meetups
* Medical, dental, and vision coverage
* Generous PTO and parental leave
* 100% remote work flexibility
Post Date: May 20, 2025