Software Engineer (m/w/d)
Scale Microgrids
Company Overview
Scale Microgrids
Ridgewood, NJ, United States
2016
Approximately 30 employees (source: zoominfo.com).
What They Do
Scale Microgrids specializes in distributed energy systems, focusing on solar, storage, fuel cells, and combined heat and power (CHP) technologies. The company aims to deliver cheaper, cleaner, and more resilient power through on-site microgrids tailored for a variety of organizations, ranging from grocery stores to industrial facilities (source: cbinsights.com). Their core services encompass full lifecycle management, which includes design, construction, financing, ownership, and operations of energy assets. Additionally, they provide financing support for technology providers, developers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), enabling customers to cut utility costs, reduce emissions, and enhance resilience against grid outages (source: cbinsights.com). Target markets primarily include commercial and community segments, such as energy-consuming businesses and small businesses that may not have access to rooftop solar solutions, with community solar projects powering over 80,000 homes through their acquired portfolios (source: scalemicrogrids.com).
Projects & Track Record
Scale Microgrids has completed and is currently involved in several notable projects, including the acquisition of over 100 megawatts of community solar in New York from CSG-Gutami, which builds on their previous partnerships (source: scalemicrogrids.com). In January 2024, they agreed to acquire an additional 500 megawatts of distributed solar and storage from Gutami, expanding their capacity to power over 80,000 homes and small businesses across states like California and New York (source: scalemicrogrids.com). A key ongoing project includes the pre-construction acquisition of a 9.6-megawatt CHP fuel cell site in Bridgeport, Connecticut, from NuPower, which is financed through a combination of debt and tax equity (source: cbinsights.com). Their partnerships with firms like Gutami and NuPower, along with their geographic presence across multiple U.S. states, highlight their commitment to expanding community solar initiatives (source: scalemicrogrids.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Scale Microgrids has secured a significant $300 million equity commitment from Warburg Pincus to support its growth initiatives (source: scalemicrogrids.com). They successfully closed a 100-megawatt community solar deal in New York with CSG-Gutami, followed by the recent 500-megawatt expansion across multiple states, which underscores their aggressive growth strategy (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Additionally, the acquisition of a 9.6-megawatt fuel cell project in Bridgeport, Connecticut, marks a significant financing milestone for the company (source: cbinsights.com). Furthermore, EQT, a prominent private equity firm, has agreed to acquire Scale Microgrids, indicating strong interest from major investors in the company's future (source: pehub.com).
Working There
Scale Microgrids offers a variety of roles across several departments, including engineering (17 roles), sales (15), operations (13), legal (9), finance (8), C-suite (7), and IT (6) (source: zoominfo.com). Recent job openings have included positions such as inside sales and marketing associate, software engineer, and e-mobility sales engineer, reflecting the company's growth and the demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector (source: zoominfo.com). The company culture emphasizes rapid growth and inclusivity, with CEO Ryan Goodman highlighting the importance of community solar in their 2024 announcements (source: scalemicrogrids.com). Employees work closely with customers from day one, focusing on cost, resilience, and achieving their energy goals (source: scalemicrogrids.com).
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Job Description
We are looking for a full-stack software engineer to build software that efficiently manages microgrids and other distributed energy resources.
This is a great role for someone interested in building software that will change the future of the energy industry.
You will report to our Director of Software Engineering and be based in our New York City office (Union Square area).
Key Responsibilities
- Front-end development: build web applications with modern, interactive UIs for operators and customers
- Back-end development: implement high-performance, well-documented APIs (FastAPI, REST, and OpenAPI-first design)
- IoT and messaging pipelines: design and maintain scalable data ingestion, transformation, and event-driven pipelines (MQTT, AWS IoT, SQS, Sparkplug B)
- Hardware and SCADA integration: integrate with edge controllers and SCADA platforms (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, Ignition)
- System design: collaborate with product management and design to deliver robust software products that excite users and achieve business goals
- Reliability & observability: implement logging, monitoring, and alerting for high availability microgrid software deployments
- Collaboration: work with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and product to turn workflows into production-ready automation
- Continuous improvement: assess and adopt new technologies to enhance performance, scalability, and maintainability
The Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of experience with Python and JavaScript/TypeScript development
- FastAPI and microservices experience
- React for front-end development
- PostgreSQL and relational database design
- Experience with high-volume, time-series data processing
- Experience with message brokers and IoT protocols (MQTT, Sparkplug B, AWS IoT Core)
- Experience with SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition or equivalent) and deployment and management of edge devices
- Experience with SCADA/energy protocols such as Modbus, OpenADR, DNP3, or IEEE 61850
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across teams with evolving requirements
This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity-backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales' employees include:
- Do the Right Thing
- Act Like An Owner
- Hustle
- Demand Results
- Go Together
- Evolve or Disappear
We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.
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About the role
January 18, 2026
Full Time
Company
January 18, 2026
On-site
- New York, New York, United States
5+ years
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