SWE II Backend Engineer

About the role

The role is a foundational team member with the opportunity to work on all aspects of the application and shape the technical future of CivilGrid. It is a hybrid role with expectations that you are working from our Boston, MA office at least 2 days per week if hired.

What You'll Do

• Design and build end-to-end features, covering everything from database models to user-facing components using React
• Tackle a variety of areas: web and mobile applications, mapping interfaces, data processing pipelines, algorithmic relevancy, and real-time collaboration tools
• Profile and tune performance across the entire stack to ensure efficient and responsive systems
• Implement and maintain analytics, health monitoring, alerts, and logging to maintain operational visibility and system reliability

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of experience working with JavaScript or TypeScript, particularly with Node.js (or equivalent frameworks)
• 1+ years of experience working with React
• Start Up Ready: Autonomous, moves fast, takes initiative without being asked
• Experience working on a SaaS product
• Postgres experience is a plus
• Familiarity with geospatial frameworks (PostGIS, GeoJSON, map rendering libraries, etc.) is also a plus
• Conduct code reviews and offer constructive feedback to help grow the team’s technical capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communication, able to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively
• A degree in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field (B.S. or M.S.)

How We Work

We're a small, but rapidly growing team that ships. Expect direct feedback, real ownership from day one, and proximity to customers — huge utilities, public agencies, and engineering firms whose work depends on what we build. We default to in-person collaboration where it matters and remote-friendly flexibility otherwise. We hire people who care deeply about their craft and the communities our customers serve.

Career Path

The base salary range for this role in Boston is $132,000 - $178,600. Base salary is only one part of your total compensation package at CivilGrid, which also includes meaningful early-stage equity, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape a category-defining company. The base salary range listed above may encompass various levels and/or geographic locations; final offers are determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, level, and work location.

Compensation & Benefits

• Company-funded medical, dental, and vision insurance — including medical plans at no cost to the employee
• FSA (health and dependent care)
• Unlimited PTO and a culture that expects you to actually use it
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
• A high-trust team, real ownership, and the chance to do the most meaningful work of your career

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CivilGrid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.