Senior Staff Backend Software Engineer-NYC

Senior Staff Backend Software Engineer – NYC New York, NY About Tapestry Tapestry is a team within Alphabet working to build the AI‑powered electric grid. We are tackling one of the world’s most important infrastructure challenges: helping the energy system become more visible, understandable, reliable, affordable, abundant, and clean. Originally born at X, Alphabet’s moonshot factory, Tapestry brings together experts in energy, AI, software, engineering, and product to build tools that help the electricity ecosystem plan smarter, move faster, and operate more efficiently. This is a global effort. Tapestry supports partners across the U.S., U.K., Chile, New Zealand, Australia, and Brazil as they work toward a cleaner, more resilient energy future. Joining Tapestry means doing high‑impact work with a multidisciplinary team tackling a problem that matters at global scale. Learn more about our team and our mission here. About the role As a senior staff backend software engineer building Tapestry’s Agentic Data Platform you will design and implement LLM‑enabled semantic ingestion, enrichment, and discovery of multimodal data to create a foundation that supports the entire organization. You will work closely with other software engineers, machine learning experts, power systems domain experts, and product managers across several teams to plan, coordinate, and integrate your work. We are looking for a person who is passionate about building foundational data services that bridge physical assets with cloud‑scale AI, ensuring mission‑critical systems are ready to serve the data needed for the modernization of the global grid. How you will make 10X impact Design and implement massive‑scale, secure, enterprise‑grade data infrastructure and shared backend services for data ingestion, enrichment, and retrieval. Partner with data security and product teams to build protection mechanisms for sensitive grid data and meet data governance compliance standards. Build low‑latency streaming infrastructure for large‑scale data processing and modeling, enabling AI‑driven simulations and optimizations that scale to manage the world’s most complex power grids. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams of engineers, PMs, AI researchers, and power systems experts to translate complex business requirements into impactful products. Lead technical migrations to the Data Platform with minimal downtime while preserving agility for downstream teams. Interface with external partners to refine technical requirements and rapidly develop prototypes to evaluate feasibility. What you should have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 5‑8 years of experience building enterprise‑grade complex software systems and applications, with a strong grasp of foundational computer‑science concepts to optimize code performance and memory usage. Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to navigate complex or ambiguous situations. Strong communication skills and the ability to drive consensus across stakeholders and leadership. Proficiency in at least one major backend language (Java, Kotlin, or Go). Experience with microservices architecture, including RESTful APIs, gRPC, event‑driven design patterns, and Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL). Experience managing multimodal data such as blobs, structured data, and free‑form text, including databases and object stores. Knowledge of logging and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, GCP Cloud Monitoring) to troubleshoot production issues. Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (preferred) or AWS/Azure. It’d be great if you also had Working knowledge or background in power systems or electric‑grid technologies. Experience with data governance, data protection, or data sovereignty. Experience building full‑stack applications, including frameworks such as Angular. Knowledge of enterprise security architectures, compliance standards, and zero‑trust security models. Experience working in high‑growth or “zero‑to‑one” environments. Our values Take charge: We take initiative and own outcomes that move the mission forward. Transform with purpose: We build solutions that solve real problems and create meaningful impact. Be a Tapestry, not a thread: We collaborate across diverse skills and perspectives to achieve more than we can individually. Always fine‑tune: We stay curious, seek feedback, and refine our understanding as we learn. Stay grounded: We listen openly, value different perspectives, and stay focused on what matters most. What we offer A culture that supports growth, ownership, and meaningful impact, along with: Competitive salary and equity Medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous PTO and flexible hybrid work model 401(k) with employer contribution The ability to work on important real‑world problems within an Alphabet‑backed environment The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $262,000 – $369,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Voluntary Self‑Identification As set forth in Tapestry’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tapestry