Backend Engineer

All roles Core Engineering Backend Engineer Server-Side Systems, Cloud Infrastructure & Production Reliability Full-time Hybrid, Victoria BC preferred, Calgary AB and SF About The Role You will build and operate the server-side systems that power real-time energy orchestration across connected sites. This role spans Node.js, TypeScript, Python, AWS, deployment, observability, and production reliability. You are here to make architectural decisions, own production quality, and build systems that remain legible under pressure. What you'll own Backend services and cloud systems for orchestration and fleet managementArchitectural decisions around reliability, scalability, and maintainabilityProduction deployment, monitoring, alerting, and incident responseThe operational quality of systems running in the field What you'll bring Strong Node.js, TypeScript, and Python experienceExperience building and operating production systemsGood AWS judgment across services, infrastructure, and securityA bias toward debuggable systems: clear logs, metrics, and observabilityHigh ownership and strong instincts under operational pressure Nice to have Experience with edge/cloud architecturesExperience with connected hardware or IoT fleetsFamiliarity with time-series data, optimization, or energy systems What success looks like in the first 6 months Core backend systems become more reliable and easier to reason aboutObservability improves materiallyYou raise the bar on production ownership and operational discipline Compensation Canada: C$90,000 - C$130,000 California: US$130,000 - US$180,000 Meaningful equity tied to performance and milestones Benefits Full health, dental, and visionReal mental health supportStrong life and downside protectionPaid vacation Apply Finalists may be invited to a paid 2-4 week work trial with clearly defined scope and decision criteria. The Elastic Platform Cloud, edge, and optimization: the full stack you'd be building on. ER01 Energy Router The hardware at the center of the product. Our Approach How we think about DER orchestration and the grid problem.