Software Engineer I

Description

MISO is hiring a Software Engineer I. This role builds and supports sustainable, practical solutions to complex challenges in MISO’s forward markets while working closely with engineers, data scientists, and advisors across the Forward Market Solutions (FMS) team. You’ll collaborate with leaders throughout MISO to deliver high‑quality, data‑driven tools that modernize market operations, integrate AI, and enhance user‑interactive applications that scale with the rapidly evolving energy industry. As a key liaison with our agile Software Engineering teams, you will help ensure that new solutions align with real operational needs and add meaningful value. The tools and insights developed by this team strengthen situational awareness, improve decision‑making, and support our mission of optimizing markets, reducing risk, and delivering reliable energy to the region.

Your Responsibilities as our Software Engineer I include:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining high‑performance applications that support MISO Operations and forward markets.

• Coding, testing, debugging, documenting and deploying new and modified software to meet business, operational, and compliance requirements.

• Collaborating with Operations teams and business stakeholders to define requirements, enhance applications, and deliver tools that improve situational awareness and decision‑making.

• Translating business needs into technical designs and ensuring code integrity through appropriate controls, checks, and validation.

• Developing solutions to complex issues, communicating recommendations to stakeholders, and implementing effective courses of action.

• Supporting operational tools and processes as needed, including participating in on‑call rotations and providing timely, customer‑focused assistance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields (or 4+ years of equivalent experience).

• Strong Python programming skills (Flask preferred), with required experience in Git, SQL/PL‑SQL, and scripting languages.

• Ability to analyze complex data, interpret results, and work effectively with reporting applications.

• Experience with Active Data Guard; Kubernetes, Docker, and Java are a plus.

• Excellent customer‑facing communication skills with the ability to collaborate, build consensus, and work as part of a high‑performing team.

• AI-native engineering: Experience applying tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar AI-assisted development platforms across implementation, testing, review, documentation, and troubleshooting workflows.

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $76,000 - $101,000 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Computer Engineering

• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering

• Bachelors or better in Computer Science

Experience

Preferred

• 1-3 year: Specific experience within any of the following: Python, SQL (required), Angular (Preferred)

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Job Category: Technology

Full-Time