Software Engineer II
SmartCover Systems
Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You
At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.
Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.
When you join us, you'll find:
Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.
What You Will Contribute:
At Badger Meter, we've spent over a century measuring and protecting the world's most precious resource—water. Our BEACON platform delivers smart water solutions to utilities and municipalities worldwide, turning data into actionable insights that help communities manage water more efficiently.
We're looking for a Software Engineer II to join our time series team. You'll work on optimizing the performance and cost of scalable data systems that ingest billions of data points daily. This is a role for someone who enjoys tackling complex data challenges and wants to have a meaningful impact on systems that operate at scale.
As an Engineer II, you'll work with greater independence while also mentoring other engineers and contributing to technical decisions. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values code reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
- 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
What We're Looking For
- 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
Nice to Have
- 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
What We Offer
- A collaborative team that values knowledge sharing and supports your growth
- Opportunity to mentor other engineers and grow your leadership skills
- Access to modern development tools, including AI-assisted coding
- Clear progression path to Senior Engineer and beyond
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility—at least 3 days per week on-site in Los Gatos, CA
- Competitive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) match
Salary:
$85,000 - 100,000
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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:
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
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
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