Badger Meter · 1 day ago
Software Engineer II
Los Gatos, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expBadger Meter is a leading global water technology company focused on preserving and protecting water resources. They are seeking a Software Engineer II to optimize performance and cost of scalable data systems that handle billions of data points daily, while also mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical decisions.
ManufacturingProduct DesignWater
Responsibilities
Design and optimize data storage and retrieval systems for high-volume time series data
Develop and maintain code primarily in Python, working extensively with SQL and Elasticsearch
Improve system performance and reduce infrastructure costs at scale
Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance through code reviews
Work on assigned tickets with minimal oversight and submit pull requests for review
Contribute to technical decisions around architecture and design
Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues
Maintain and improve technical documentation
Participate in daily standups and technical deep-dive sessions
Collaborate with QA, designers, product owners, and other engineers
Qualification
Required
3+ years of software development experience
Strong proficiency in Python
Solid experience with SQL and database concepts
Experience with Elasticsearch or similar search/analytics engines
Understanding of data storage patterns and performance optimization
Familiarity with version control using Git/GitHub
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
Experience with time series data or time series databases (e.g., TimescaleDB)
Experience with data ingestion pipelines and high-volume data systems
Familiarity with data lakes and analytics platforms
Experience with AWS services
Familiarity with React or other front-end technologies
Knowledge of additional programming languages
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Company
Badger Meter
Badger Meter is a manufacturer and marketer of flow measurement and control products, serving water utilities, municipalities and
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Ken Bockhorst
Chairman,President and CEO
Daniel Weltzien
Vice President - Controller
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