Staff Software Engineer

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Campbell, CA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
The Staff Software Engineer will design and implement scalable microservices, maintain distributed systems, collaborate on software architecture, and ensure the performance and security of cloud services.
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About Us

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.

Reports To

Software Engineering Manager

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Cloud Engineering team. You will play a role in designing, building, and scaling the backend services and cloud infrastructure that power ChargePoint’s EV charging ecosystem. This is a high-impact role where you’ll collaborate across engineering, product, and operations to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions.

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint
  • Design and implement scalable microservices and APIs for ChargePoint’s cloud platform
  • Build and maintain distributed systems that support millions of connected EV chargers and users
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and deliver high-quality software
  • Optimize performance, reliability, and security of cloud services
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in backend or cloud software engineering
  • Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, Python)
  • proficiency understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with IoT platforms or real-time data processing
  • Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments
  • Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs
Location

Campbell, CA

ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $185,000 to $240,000. 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 an equal opportunity employer. 
Applicants only - Recruiting agencies do not contact.

Top Skills

AWS
Azure
CloudFormation
Docker
GCP
Go
Java
Kubernetes
Python
Terraform
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The Company
Campbell, CA
968 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

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

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