Focal is a venture-backed seed stage startup that designs targeted heating systems aimed at heating people rather than spaces.
The company's autonomous system delivers targeted heat where it is needed, ensuring optimal comfort while reducing energy waste.
Focal is launching its first product in the hospitality industry in Fall of 2025.
The company is seeking a highly capable Full Stack Software Engineer with strong backend experience to join their small, fast-moving team.
This is a hands-on role that involves building modern systems with asynchronous APIs, diverse databases, and cloud deployment pipelines.
The engineer will work closely with 2–3 other engineers and will be responsible for writing clean, reliable, and maintainable code that supports the core platform.
Remote or offshore candidates are welcome, provided they are self-directed, communicate clearly, and take pride in building high-quality systems with long-term maintainability in mind.
Requirements:
Candidates must have proven experience writing stable, production-ready code that can be maintained by small teams.
Familiarity with asynchronous Python frameworks and multiple types of databases is required.
Good communication skills are essential, especially in remote and distributed settings.
A bias toward action, documentation, and code clarity is expected.
Candidates should have 5+ years of experience working on multiple teams and demonstrating a clear growth trajectory.
Early stage start-up experience is preferred.
Benefits:
The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic startup environment focused on innovative heating solutions.
Engineers will have the chance to collaborate closely with a small team, fostering a strong team dynamic and personal growth.
The role allows for remote work flexibility, accommodating candidates from various locations.
Employees will be involved in building cutting-edge technology that has a direct impact on energy efficiency and comfort.
