Bloom Energy

Principal Software Engineer, Middleware & Data

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerBloom Energy
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted4 Jun 2026

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

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At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer, Middleware & Data to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Sr Director Software Engineering and based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Role and 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.

Required Skills and Experience:

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 Skills

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.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental

limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges:

$155,800.00 - $224,200.00

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