Principal Software Engineer, Power Applications at Utilidata | Torre

Principal Software Engineer, Power Applications

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Utilidata is a fast-growing NVIDIA-backed AI company enabling AI data centers to dynamically orchestrate power and unlock more compute capacity from existing energy infrastructure. For over a decade, we have applied AI to the electric grid — bringing real-time visibility and power-flow control to complex energy infrastructure. Our Karman platform, built on a custom NVIDIA module, brings that same capability to AI data centers, giving operators a way to better use the power already available to them.The Power Applications team takes power control and orchestration algorithms from idea to production. We own the complete end-to-end process: developing power control and orchestration algorithms, translating them into deployable applications, and owning the deployment and maintenance of those applications in the field. As the Technical Lead, Power Applications, you will coordinate data scientists and software engineers to produce these applications, define repeatable and scalable workflows that let the team deliver efficiently, and act as the technical interface to other teams on the stack.This is a leadership role. While you will still spend meaningful time in the codebase, a large part of the work is communication, coordination, and project management. Your leverage comes from the designs you set, the standards you hold, the engineers you develop, and your ability to keep cross-functional work moving.Success in this role is measured by driving continuous delivery, building for scale and resilience, and navigating the demands of a rapidly growing company. This position works cross-functionally with product, engineering, and data science teams and is open to fully remote candidates, with periodic travel expected for company retreats and key on-site engagements.ResponsibilitiesEnable the Power Applications team to own the end-to-end lifecycle of Utilidata's power control and orchestration applications, from algorithm development, through translation into deployable software, to deployment and ongoing maintenance in productionDirectly contribute to the Power Applications codebase and work with the team to define and own code quality standards and engineering workflowsServe as the senior individual contributor coordinating data scientists and software engineers, aligning the group on design and quality through architecture and code reviewDesign continuous delivery workflows that bridge algorithm development and production, including the path from prototype code (e.g., Python) to the deployed application's language (e.g., Rust), so work moves to production smoothly and repeatablyAct as the technical interface between Power Applications and other teams on the stack, establishing clear system boundaries, data contracts, and power application SLAsContribute to system architecture discussions for the Karman platform as a whole, ensuring the subsystems that support power-flow control fit coherently into that wider architectureBuild for reliability and scale so power applications run continuously across experimentation, staging, and deployed environments.Minimum Qualifications 10+ years of software engineering experience, including a track record of technical leadership on complex production systemsDemonstrated ability to lead engineers through architecture, code review, and mentorship, and to raise the technical bar of a teamExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with substantial experience working directly with stakeholders across teamsStrong project management and technical planning skills — sequencing work, managing cross-team dependencies, translating product requirements into technical designsStrong foundation in distributed systems and reliability engineering: fault tolerance, graceful degradation, observability, and testing for systems that cannot go downExperience taking software from prototype to hardened production, ideally where the platform and requirements were still evolvingProficiency in Python and at least one systems language (C++, Rust, or Go)Willingness to travel up to 10% of timeEnhanced Qualifications (Nice to Have) Hands-on experience with real-time, low-latency, or control systems : software that must respond within strict time bounds and behave predictably under loadExperience with edge or embedded computing, especially on NVIDIA platforms (Jetson-class devices, CUDA, or NVML)Background in power systems, energy, industrial control, robotics, or another physical-world real-time domain)Experience productionizing ML models or algorithms in collaboration with data science teamsSalary Range: $180,000 to $220,000 base compensation depending on experience and level, plus stock options. This role spans multiple job levels; final level and compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience.Location: This position can be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States. Our Commitments:Utilidata values the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, genetics, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.We are committed to:Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming, supportive, affirming and respectfulEmpowering employees to solve problems and work together to make a differenceProviding mentorship and growth opportunities as part of a collaborative teamA flexible work environment with flexible paid time offCompetitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision, and employer-match 401k