Principal Software Engineer, Middleware & Data

About the role

Bloom Energy is pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. Our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies deliver energy abundance for Fortune 100 companies and innovators, ensuring unparalleled reliability, sustainability, and "time-to-power" capabilities. We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer, Middleware & Data to join our team in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site role, 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance backend and systems components using Rust or Go.
• Debug complex issues across service boundaries, integrations, and data paths.
• Build and maintain middleware components and service-to-service integrations.
• Work with relational, NoSQL, and time-series databases, and understand OLAP query paradigms.
• Solve problems involving streaming data, ordering, backpressure, and throughput optimization.
• Follow disciplined SDLC practices including code reviews, testing, documentation, and CI workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, integration points, and system evolution.

Requirements

• 10 years of overall programming experience with strong programming experience in Rust, Go, or other compiled languages.
• Excellent debugging skills—across application layers, integrations, and data pipelines.
• Solid understanding of:
  • Middleware fundamentals
  • Databases (SQL, NoSQL, time-series)
  • OLAP workloads and analytical query patterns
  • Streaming systems and distributed data flow concepts
• Proficiency with git and modern development workflows.
• Strong SDLC discipline and engineering best practices.

Nice to have

• Experience with Helm charts and Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Familiarity with containers (Docker, container tooling) and secure container practices.
• Exposure to DevOps pipelines, CI/CD systems, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with a large employer contribution.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Mental Health Support services.
• Legal services.
• Virtual Physical Therapy access.
• Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Pay

Salary range: $155,800.00 - $224,200.00.