Principal Software Engineer, Edge Compute
- Pay
- $155,800 – $224,200 per year
- Location
- San Jose, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Executive
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Rust
- Go
- TCP/UDP networking
- distributed systems debugging
Also useful
- Helm
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- CI/CD
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k match
- Mental health
Pay and benefits
Design, implement, and optimize system-level and backend services in Rust or Go. Debug complex issues across services, integrations, and network layers. Build and maintain components that interact with TCP/UDP protocols, streaming data sources, and real-time systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate with internal and external APIs and services.
Contribute to strong engineering practices including code reviews, documentation, and operational readiness. Follow disciplined SDLC processes to ensure maintainability, reliability, and secure delivery. Skills and Experience: At least 10 years of overall programming experience with strong programming experience in Rust or Go (or other compiled languages with intent to transition).
Solid debugging skills across systems boundaries (services, integrations, networking). Strong understanding of network fundamentals, including: TCP/UDP Network latency, packet flows, connection management Streaming data patterns & backpressure Experience working with git and modern software development workflows. Proven ability to work in a disciplined engineering environment (testing, CI, documentation, peer reviews).
Nice to have Skills Familiarity with Helm charts and Kubernetes application deployment. Experience with containers (Docker, container tools) and secure containers. Understanding of edge security concepts and secure software practices. Exposure to DevOps pipelines, CI/CD systems, or GitHub Actions / similar tools. At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families.
Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits. Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience. #LI-JM Salary Ranges: $155,800.00 - $224,200.00
About Bloom Energy
At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream-we're making it reality. For over two decades, we've been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world.
From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what's possible by delivering energy abundance for all.
With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled "time-to-power" capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer, Edge Compute to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to Sr Director Software Engineering and based in San Jose, CA.
This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week. Role and
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability.
Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship results.
From Bloom Energy's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Principal Software Engineer, Edge Compute posting at Bloom Energy states compensation of $155,800 – $224,200 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Bloom Energy's official career site.
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