Software Engineer

About Giga

Giga builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world. We manufacture transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers for customers across the United States and the globe. Together, our team combines fresh perspectives with deep industry experience to solve real-world problems for our customers. We move fast and think practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

What you’ll do

As a Software Engineer at Giga, you'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining the critical software infrastructure that powers our cutting-edge electrical solutions. You'll work across various aspects of our technology stack, contributing to the design, implementation, and deployment of software for our various product offerings. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad experience in a fast-paced and impactful industry, collaborating with a team that values innovation and practical problem-solving.

Where you’ll work

This role will be based in our Houston offices. You must be willing to work in the office full-time, outside of our bi-weekly WFH Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust, fault-tolerant systems with real-time constraints.


• Implement interactive frontend sites based on design specifications.


• Create and maintain deployment solutions that ensure minimal downtime.


• Manage on-call responsibilities for live infrastructure.


• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to deliver mission critical features.


• Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code.


• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing


• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in production and development environments.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Golang


• 3+ years of experience in React (TypeScript)


• 3+ years of experience using relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL


• Knowledge of Git for Source Control management


• Experience with using container technologies like Docker or Podman.


• Experience with cloud services like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure

Bonus points

• Experience with event stream systems


• Interest or experience with embedded systems


• Knowledge of using SOAP APIs


• Use of Terraform for deploying infrastructure as code


• Experience with ASN.1 TCP protocol

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance


• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup


• 401(k) with 4% employer match


• Unlimited PTO


• Parental leave


• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Commuter benefits


• Monthly team onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.