Systems Architecture Engineer | PingThings | 📍 USA (Remote)

About ErthSearch

ErthSearch is a recruitment agency specializing in placing top talent at ClimateTech startups and scaleups.

We believe the need for the right people is core to building a successful venture, and failure is not an option in the climate fight.

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About Our Client

ErthSearch is working with PingThings, a CleanTech company revolutionizing how utility and sensor data is processed. Their core platform, The PredictiveGrid™, is an ultra-high-performance database and analytics engine designed to handle the massive influx of time-series data from the modern grid (from AMI to synchrophasors). They are a tight-knit team of about 30 people, solving hard computer science problems to make the electric grid smarter and more resilient.

The Role

This is a pure engineering role for someone who loves the craft of code. You will join the Platform Team—one of four specialized pods (alongside Data, Front End, and DevOps)—to work on the critical systems that power the PredictiveGrid™.

The platform’s ingest layer, database, APIs, and analytical systems are built in Go. You will be working at the systems level, dealing with high-throughput data structures, architecture, and complex algorithms. We aren't just looking for someone to push tickets; we are looking for a curious, kind, and technically obsessed engineer who likely builds distributed systems or side projects for fun on the weekends.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Strong experience with Go (Golang) in a production environment.
• Deep understanding of Distributed Systems and systems-level architecture.
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals: Robust knowledge of data structures and algorithms is non-negotiable.
• A "Hobbyist" mindset: You are the type of person who builds projects on the side because you genuinely enjoy the technology.
• Curiosity and Kindness: You are a nice person who is eager to learn and collaborate with a small, high-IQ team.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Python is a strong plus.
• Experience working in a startup environment (~30 people).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Opportunity to work on a platform that directly impacts the stability and future of the energy grid.
• Remote-flexible culture with a team of deeply technical peers.

NOTE: There is a strong preference for applicants who are authorized to work in the US without Visa sponsorship. If you only need an H1B transfer (have achieved I-140 status) you will still be considered. Applicants must be currently located in the US to be considered.

Application

If you are interested in this role and believe you are a good fit (i.e., you love Go, distributed systems, and solving hard engineering problems), apply today.

If you have any problems applying, you can reach out to silas@erthsearch.com with your updated resume and reason for interest.