<div style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt;"><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:14.7px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses—including things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people’s behavior—to generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers<span style="font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;">.</span></span></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"> </span></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:14.7px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">We are looking for a <b>Senior Software Engineer - Virtual Power Plant (VPP) </b>to drive our technology forward and help us lead the clean energy revolution. Uplight’s VPP platform provides AI-powered monitoring, forecasting, and dispatch tools to aggregate and orchestrate Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) across multiple asset classes, customer segments, and device types. Your work will directly enable grid operators to draw on flexible, dispatchable capacity at scale to support a variety of critical grid services. In this senior role, you will champion a "full service ownership" culture, taking features from design and development all the way through deployment, infrastructure management, and operational health.</span></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"> </span></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:14.7px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b>How you will make an impact:</b><b></b></span></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Develop and maintain the scalable backend services and robust APIs that power Uplight’s VPP platform, facilitating seamless access to curated data for internal users and external customers.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Champion a full service ownership culture by designing, deploying, and managing the underlying cloud infrastructure using modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Build, optimize, and maintain robust Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure rapid, secure, and reliable delivery of code to production environments.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Design cost-effective, scalable data models for various relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring the systems can handle large-scale data storage and retrieval. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Implement automated systems and processes to monitor data quality, ensuring production data is consistently accurate and highly available for dependent business processes.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Ensure system reliability through rigorous unit and end-to-end regression testing, proactive system monitoring, performance benchmarking, and debugging of critical production issues. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Drive architectural design, implement best software engineering practices within the team, and proactively hedge technical risks to deliver projects predictably. </span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Collaborate closely with Product Management, Delivery, and Operations to translate customer challenges into new capabilities, while mentoring peers through constructive code reviews and technical guidance.</span></li></ul><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:14.7px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b>What you bring to Uplight:</b><b></b></span></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a strictly related field.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering scalable, production-grade systems.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Strong proficiency in Python (or similar object-oriented programming languages). You consider writing readable, testable, and maintainable code a core requirement and have a deep understanding of design patterns.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), building CI/CD pipelines and utilizing Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). </span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Solid working knowledge of various SQL and NoSQL databases, alongside deep technical expertise in at least one NoSQL database.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Extensive experience operating within Agile/Lean development environments with a strong commitment to full service ownership and operational excellence.</span></li></ul><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:14.7px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uplight we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.</span></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:14.7px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b>Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?</b><b></b></span></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:14.7px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">At Uplight, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a chance to be part of the solution to one of the world's biggest challenges. As a certified B Corporation, we're deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. Here's why you should join our team of passionate Uplighters:</span></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b>Make a Meaningful Impact:</b> Your work directly impacts our mission of decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b>Grow Your Career:</b> We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b>Thrive:</b>  We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b>Belong to an Inclusive Community:</b> We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.</span></li><li style="margin:0.0px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12.0pt;line-height:normal;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b>Be Part of a Growing Movement:</b> Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions recognized. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.</span></li></ul><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:14.7px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and other perks, visit <a href="http://uplight.com/careers"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb(16,60,192);">uplight.com/careers</span></a> </span></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b></b></span></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:14.7px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b>Salary Range: </b>$135,000 to $153,000 USD + bonus</span></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:14.7px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b>Application Deadline:</b> July 15, 2026</span></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:14.7px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team. </span></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:12.0px Times;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"></div><div style="margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;font:14.7px;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Uplight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status (including neurodivergence), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurotypicality, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</span></div></div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><b style="font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;white-space:normal;"></b></span><br style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;white-space:normal;"><br style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0.0px;white-space:normal;"></p>

<p>At Uplight, we are motivating energy users and providers to accelerate the clean energy ecosystem. Working with over 75 of the world&rsquo;s leading electric and gas utilities, Uplight provides end-to-end customer energy experience. Uplight delivers personalized experiences that customers have now come to expect&ndash;improving satisfaction, increasing revenue, reducing the cost to serve, and contributing to carbon reduction goals. We are in the process of obtaining our B Corp certification,&nbsp; enabling us to put our values into action by not only making decisions for the benefit of our shareholders, but also for our customers, environment, employees, and community.</p>

Senior Software Engineer

<div><div><span>Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses—including things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people’s behavior—to generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers<span>.</span></span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>We are looking for a <b>Senior Software Engineer - Virtual Power Plant (VPP) </b>to drive our technology forward and help us lead the clean energy revolution. Uplight’s VPP platform provides AI-powered monitoring, forecasting, and dispatch tools to aggregate and orchestrate Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) across multiple asset classes, customer segments, and device types. Your work will directly enable grid operators to draw on flexible, dispatchable capacity at scale to support a variety of critical grid services. In this senior role, you will champion a "full service ownership" culture, taking features from design and development all the way through deployment, infrastructure management, and operational health.</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span><b>How you will make an impact:</b><b></b></span></div><ul><li><span>Develop and maintain the scalable backend services and robust APIs that power Uplight’s VPP platform, facilitating seamless access to curated data for internal users and external customers.</span></li><li><span>Champion a full service ownership culture by designing, deploying, and managing the underlying cloud infrastructure using modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. </span></li><li><span>Build, optimize, and maintain robust Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure rapid, secure, and reliable delivery of code to production environments.</span></li><li><span>Design cost-effective, scalable data models for various relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring the systems can handle large-scale data storage and retrieval. </span></li><li><span>Implement automated systems and processes to monitor data quality, ensuring production data is consistently accurate and highly available for dependent business processes.</span></li><li><span>Ensure system reliability through rigorous unit and end-to-end regression testing, proactive system monitoring, performance benchmarking, and debugging of critical production issues. </span></li><li><span>Drive architectural design, implement best software engineering practices within the team, and proactively hedge technical risks to deliver projects predictably. </span></li><li><span>Collaborate closely with Product Management, Delivery, and Operations to translate customer challenges into new capabilities, while mentoring peers through constructive code reviews and technical guidance.</span></li></ul><div></div><div><span><b>What you bring to Uplight:</b><b></b></span></div><ul><li><span>BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a strictly related field.</span></li><li><span>5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a proven track record of delivering scalable, production-grade systems.</span></li><li><span>Strong proficiency in Python (or similar object-oriented programming languages). You consider writing readable, testable, and maintainable code a core requirement and have a deep understanding of design patterns.</span></li><li><span>Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), building CI/CD pipelines and utilizing Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). </span></li><li><span>Solid working knowledge of various SQL and NoSQL databases, alongside deep technical expertise in at least one NoSQL database.</span></li><li><span>Extensive experience operating within Agile/Lean development environments with a strong commitment to full service ownership and operational excellence.</span></li></ul><div><span>Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uplight we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.</span></div><div><span><b>Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?</b><b></b></span></div><div><span>At Uplight, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a chance to be part of the solution to one of the world's biggest challenges. As a certified B Corporation, we're deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. Here's why you should join our team of passionate Uplighters:</span></div><ul><li><span><b>Make a Meaningful Impact:</b> Your work directly impacts our mission of decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.</span></li><li><span><b>Grow Your Career:</b> We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.</span></li><li><span><b>Thrive:</b>  We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.</span></li><li><span><b>Belong to an Inclusive Community:</b> We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.</span></li><li><span><b>Be Part of a Growing Movement:</b> Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions recognized. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.</span></li></ul><div><span>To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and other perks, visit <a href="http://uplight.com/careers"><span>uplight.com/careers</span></a> </span></div><div><span><b></b></span></div><div><span><b>Salary Range: </b>$135,000 to $153,000 USD + bonus</span></div><div></div><div><span><b>Application Deadline:</b> July 15, 2026</span></div><div></div><div></div><div><span>In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team. </span></div><div></div><div><span>Uplight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status (including neurodivergence), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurotypicality, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</span></div></div><p><span><b></b></span><br /><br /></p>

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