Span

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Bangalore, bangalore, India · On-site · FullTime

Apply on the employer’s site ↗See how well you match this job

You apply directly with the employer. ROLIVA does not submit applications from this page and is not the employer.

About the role

Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.

EmployerSpan
LocationBangalore, bangalore, India
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFullTime
Employer posted5 months ago

Our Mission

SPAN is enabling electrification for all ⚡

We are a mission-driven company designing, building, and deploying products that electrify the built environment, reduce carbon emissions, and slow the effects of climate change.

Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.

Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.

At SPAN, we believe in:

Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy

Making electrification upgrades possible

Building more resilient homes with reliable backup

Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid

The Role

In this role, you are expected to be a master problem solver with the unique ability to break down complex, multi-layered challenges into simple, elegant solutions that align with business goals. You will act as a technical leader, influencing key decisions and taking ownership of end-to-end system considerations to ensure every solution choice supports long-term scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Beyond high-level planning, you will take a "platform-first" approach by consolidating tools and tooling to streamline analysis and resolution across the stack. You are the ultimate guardian of technical quality, rigorously reviewing designs and architecture while maintaining the flexibility to get your hands dirty in the trenches to drive execution, solve critical issues, and turn innovative ideas into a robust, high-performance platform.

Show full description

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a master problem solver by distilling complex, multi-layered technical challenges into simple, elegant solutions that align with core business goals and solution integrity.

Influence high-impact decisions and take ownership of end-to-end system considerations, acting as a hands-on leader to drive execution and solve critical issues within the trenches.

Champion a "platform-first" approach by consolidating tools and simplifying technical stacks to streamline analysis, resolution, and overall system quality.

Drive strategic execution by designing high-performance systems that ensure long-term scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency. That includes Cloud Backend, automated deployments, infrastructure as code and CI/CD strategies.

Consolidate and influence comprehensive observability and optimization frameworks to ensure proactive incident management across cloud, mobile and aggressive cloud cost control.

Provide technical mentorship and conduct rigorous design reviews to promote cloud-native best practices and maintain the integrity of the total system architecture.

Required Qualifications:

Experience: 15+ years in directly in cloud architecture/DevOps architecture roles.

Deep expertise in Cloud Native services (Lambda/Functions, Kubernetes, NoSQL, Event-driven architecture).

Strong understanding of mobile app lifecycles, state management, and edge-to-cloud synchronization.

Mastery of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and message brokers (Kafka/RabbitMQ).

Strong experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash).

Proven experience architecting backends for IoT, mobile apps.

Expert proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and exposure to IaC tools.

Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive complex, cross-functional technical decisions.

Life at SPAN

Our Bengaluru team plays a pivotal role in SPAN’s continued growth and expansion. Together, we’re driving engineering, product development, and operational excellence to shape the future of home energy solutions.

As part of our team in India, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with our teams in the US and across the globe. This international collaboration fosters innovation, learning, and growth, while helping us achieve our bold mission of electrifying homes and advancing clean energy solutions worldwide.

Our in-office culture offers the chance for dynamic interactions and hands-on teamwork, making SPAN a truly collaborative environment where every team member’s contribution matters.

Our climate-focused culture is driven by a team of forward-thinkers, engineers, and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day.

Do mission-driven work: Every role at SPAN directly advances clean energy adoption.

Bring powerful ideas to life: We encourage diverse ideas and perspectives to drive stronger products.

Nurture an innovation-first mindset: We encourage big thinking and bold action.

Deliver exceptional customer value: We value hard work, and the ability to deliver exceptional customer value.

Benefits at SPAN India

⚡Generous paid leave

⚡ComprehensiveInsurance & Health Benefits

⚡Centrally located office in Bengaluru with easy access to public transit, dining, and city amenities

Interested in joining our team? Apply today and we’ll be in touch with the next steps!

See how well you match this job Apply on the employer’s site ↗

Check your resume against this job Free, no sign-up. Nothing you paste is stored.

Staying safe while you apply

Never pay to apply, interview or accept an offer. ROLIVA never asks you for payment to apply to a job.
Apply only through the official “Apply on the employer’s site” button, on the employer’s own site, and check that a recruiter’s email uses that employer’s own domain rather than a free email address.
Be cautious of an offer made with no real interview, or pressure to decide quickly or share financial details early.

Does something look wrong with this listing? Use “Report broken link” in the role details, or read ROLIVA’s full job-safety guidance ↗.

Preparing for this role with ROLIVA

Check the fit.
Compare the requirements with the experience you have confirmed, including gaps.
Prepare honestly.
Build interview stories and application drafts from your own evidence.
Keep track.
Save the role and record your own application status and follow-ups.

Create a free workspace or log in.