With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.
Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.
At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.
Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.
Senior Software Engineering Manager
What You Will Be DoingAs a Senior Software Engineer on the Driver Services team, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of backend services that support our rapidly growing global EV driver base.
What You Will Bring to ChargePoint- Implement reliable APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot
- Contribute to scalable microservices architecture serving global driver use cases
- Work with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch)
- Build and maintain asynchronous event pipelines with Kafka or RabbitMQ
- Collaborate with global teams across the US, Europe, and India to deliver high-quality, production-grade solutions
- Follow best practices in testing, monitoring, observability, and CI/CD
- Participate actively in design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge sharing sessions
This role offers the opportunity to learn and grow by working on systems that handle hundreds of thousands of driver interactions daily, at the intersection of clean technology and enterprise-scale software.
Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of backend software development experience
- Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, with hands-on experience in production environments
- Solid understanding of microservices and distributed systems fundamentals
- Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
- Familiarity with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Good communication and collaboration skills, including working with globally distributed teams
Nice to Have
- Exposure to cloud-native platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with Golang or PHP is a plus
Campbell, CA
ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $70,000 to $200,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.
If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.
ChargePoint is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports all qualified individuals. In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to access any other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [email protected].
ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of backend software development experience
- Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, with hands-on experience in production environments
- Solid understanding of microservices and distributed systems fundamentals
- Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
- Familiarity with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Good communication and collaboration skills, including working with globally distributed teams
ChargePoint Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ChargePoint and has not been reviewed or approved by ChargePoint.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, with full medical, dental, and vision plus programs like EAP, life/AD&D, disability, and tax‑advantaged FSAs/HSAs. This core coverage serves as a strong foundation even when other elements feel mixed.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees can participate in an ESPP and may receive discretionary equity awards, and commentary highlights equity as a meaningful part of total compensation. In a stock‑centric pay mix, this can provide upside for those who value equity exposure.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — On‑site EV charging, stocked kitchens, pet‑friendly offices, and fitness amenities are called out as everyday perks. These lifestyle benefits align with the company’s mission and can enhance the day‑to‑day experience for office‑based staff.
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What We Do
Electric mobility is the smart choice. We make it the easy one, too. So easy that someone plugs into our network every 2 seconds. Since 2007, we’ve focused solely on building the best electric vehicle (EV) charging experience for everyone involved in the shift to electric. Join us in shaping the future of mobility. If you'd like to learn more about what it's like to build the new fueling network, check out our Engineering Blog: www.chargepoint.com/engineering
