Senior Backend Engineer - Conduit

About Us

Conduit Tech aims to reducing home energy use by building the all-in-one system design and sales software platform for residential HVAC. Our LiDAR powered mobile application enables professionals to quickly design tailored, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems. We serve a fast-growing customer base of hundreds of HVAC companies across the US, generating direct product feedback and revenue.

Our team believes in being impact-oriented, low ego, and data-driven in our decision making. We're looking for teammates with a growth mindset who share our passion for making homes comfortable in all seasons while driving adoption of modern, efficient HVAC systems.

Role Description

Conduit Tech is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our product engineering team. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our backend systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with Python, extensive database knowledge, and a track record of delivering features from planning to production.

What You'll Do

• Own entire features from planning through deployment

• Update data models as we learn more about our users and their needs

• Build reliable integrations with external service APIs

• Fix those weird bugs that only show up in production

• Keep our application secure and performant

• Write documentation your teammates will actually thank you for

What We're Looking For

Must-haves:

• Serious Python skills for APIs, reporting, and data processing (we use Django and Celery)

• Experience with relational databases and ORMs (we're on PostgreSQL with Django's ORM)

• A track record of shipping complex features end-to-end

• The ability to balance speed with quality (we move fast, but we don't break things)

• A collaborative approach - we pair program, jump into huddles, and actually help each other

• US residence and work authorization

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with Django and PostgreSQL (our current backend stack)

• Swift and native iOS development knowledge (for when backend isn't challenging enough)

• AWS, Terraform, and Docker experience (we're cloud-native)

• A history of improving development processes and tools

How We Work

• We ship incrementally and often - even the biggest projects get delivered in phases

• We test thoroughly (and automate those tests)

• We collaborate closely - expect to be on calls with product, design, and other engineers

• We value thoughtful communication - written and verbal

• We trust you to manage your time and priorities (no micromanagement here)

Our Interview Process

We respect your time and want to be transparent about our process:

1. Initial Conversation (45 min): Chat with our engineering manager about your background, professional experience, and what you're looking for.

2. Practical Evaluation: A take-home challenge (reasonable scope, we promise).

3. Team Interviews (3 hours): Meet with team members to dive deeper into technical skills, system design, and team fit.

4. Final Discussion (45 min): Connect with company leadership to address any remaining questions.

We aim to move quickly and provide feedback at each stage. The entire process typically takes 2-3 weeks.

What We Offer

• Competitive equity package and salary, $150,000 - $190,000 (depending on experience)

• Join an ambitious, diverse team and enjoy the flexibility of 100% remote work.

• Dedicated no-meeting days and ample focus time for going deep.

• Stipend for home office equipment. Semi-annual team meetups.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Generous PTO and parental leave.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're excited about climate tech and think you'd be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you. Apply below with your resume and we'll follow up via email.

No recruiters, please.

Conduit Tech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.