X, The Moonshot Factory · 1 day ago
Principal Engineer (Tapestry)
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$248K/yr - $341K/yr
15+ years expTapestry, part of Alphabet’s moonshot factory, focuses on revolutionizing the electric grid by leveraging AI to enhance energy management. The Principal Engineer will lead the architecture of Tapestry’s core platform, ensuring the scalability and reliability of AI-driven simulations and data systems for complex power grids.
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Responsibilities
Architect Core Systems: Lead the technical design of Tapestry’s intelligence platform by connecting high-fidelity power system modeling with large-scale AI infrastructure
Build Scalable Infrastructure: Design distributed systems that process massive, high-velocity geospatial and electrical data with high reliability and performance
Drive Technical Milestones: Partner with AI Researchers, Power Systems Engineers, and Product Leads to translate moonshot goals into executable technical plans
Foster Engineering Excellence: Promote a product-driven culture where architectural decisions deliver direct value to grid operators and utilities
Improve Technical Standards: Refine processes for code quality, system design, and testing across the engineering organization
Strategy and Scalability: Identify technical gaps and navigate trade-offs between speed-to-market and long-term system growth
Mentor and Multiply: Act as a technical leader by mentoring senior engineers and collaborating with other Tech Leads to foster high-velocity execution
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in software engineering, with a significant track record of leading large-scale, complex technical projects from conception to launch
Think from first principles to solve high-stakes problems where there is no existing playbook, particularly at the intersection of software and physical systems
Hold an exceptionally high bar for craftsmanship, taking pride in building robust, elegant, and maintainable systems
Navigate technical ambiguity with calm, structured reasoning and a passion for radical simplification of complex problems
Communicate with clarity and purpose, effectively translating deep technical trade-offs for both executive leadership and cross-functional partners
Enjoy collaborating with a diverse group of experts (from ML researchers to power grid veterans) to achieve a massive shared mission
Feel motivated by real-world impact and the opportunity to build the foundational technology for a carbon-free energy future
Preferred
Experience working at the intersection of software and physical systems (e.g., energy, robotics, or hardware integration)
Experience with large-scale AI infrastructure or geospatial data processing
Track record of delivering scalable solutions in startup or high-growth environments
Ability to navigate technical ambiguity with structured reasoning and radical simplification
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous PTO and flexible hybrid work model
401(k) with employer contribution
Professional development
The ability to work on important real-world problems within an Alphabet-backed environment
Company
X, The Moonshot Factory
X, the moonshot factory invents and launches breakthrough technologies and radical solutions. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Helen Riley
COO/CFO of X, The Moonshot Factory (aka Google X)
Artem Goncharuk
Director of Engineering
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