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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NRG Energy is a leading smart home company dedicated to redefining the home experience. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and operate systems that power real-time smart home experiences, impacting millions of devices and customers.ResponsibilitiesBuild and scale distributed systems that handle large volumes of real-time eventsDrive architecture and technical direction, not just implementationImprove performance, reliability, and operability of core platform servicesCollaborate across mobile, backend, embedded, and data teams to deliver end-to-end experiencesHelp establish engineering practices and technical culture for a growing Seattle teamDesign and implement high-scale cloud services and APIs used by mobile apps, cameras, and smart home devicesOwn systems end-to-end: design, deployment, observability, and production operationsContribute to and lead architecture discussions for new platform capabilitiesBuild systems that are secure, resilient, and low-latency in a distributed environmentDevelop event-driven systems and integrations across IoT, backend services, and mobile platformsMentor engineers and raise the overall engineering barSkills5+ years of experience building and operating production systems (we are open to Senior Staff level)B.S. in Computer Science or related field preferredStrong experience in Go, Python, or similar backend languagesExperience designing distributed systems with scalability, availability, and performance in mindExperience building REST and/or gRPC APIsStrong problem-solving skills and a track record of ownership and executionExperience working with modern cloud-native tooling (containers, orchestration, CI/CD)Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, messaging systems)Experience with IoT systems or device communication protocols (e.g., MQTT)Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud infrastructureExperience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)Experience with video streaming and technologies (e.g. MP4, HLS, ffmpeg)Experience using AI-assisted development tools for engineering workflowsBenefitsPerformance bonus (AIP)Comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), and wellness programsEmployee Stock Purchase PlanFlexible time offCompany OverviewNRG is a leading provider of electricity, natural gas, and smart home solutions to eight million customers across North America. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.nrg.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipNRG Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 16 in 2026, 31 in 2025, 19 in 2024, 25 in 2023, 14 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 25 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply To this Job .
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