NextEra Energy

Software Development Engineer II

NextEra Energy$103K — $154K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • 4+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong understanding of system architecture and module design
  • Experience with multiple programming languages
  • Familiarity with CI/CD processes and practices

Responsibilities

  • Architect robust systems to solve ambiguous business problems
  • Rapidly prototype solutions in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Manage end-to-end delivery of features across various layers
  • Incorporate AI tools for development efficiency and accountability
  • Proactively embed security into the development process
  • Establish observability and operational readiness for production systems
  • Communicate technical risks and project scopes effectively with business leaders

Benefits

  • Wide range of benefits supporting employees and eligible family members
  • Relocation assistance available if applicable
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
  • Collaborative and high-performance work culture
  • Accordance to employee-friendly policies and practices
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 95447

Position Specific Description

We are seeking a high-caliber Software Development Engineer II to join a team building customer-centric solutions for the business. This role is designed for a top-tier engineer who combines deep technical expertise with strong product intuition and business acumen. You will tackle ambiguous challenges, rapidly prototype solutions directly with stakeholders, and architect scalable, secure systems. You operate with high autonomy, acting as the critical technical bridge that turns business objectives into high-performing software.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

1. Engineering & System Design
  • Architect in Ambiguity: Translate loosely defined business problems into clean, robust architectures while anticipating edge cases.
  • Rapid Prototyping: Where applicable, build functional prototypes with stakeholders to validate ideas instantly and accelerate the feedback loop.
  • Full-Stack Delivery: Own features end-to-end across services, data, and UI, making pragmatic technology choices and avoiding unnecessary complexity.


2. Engineering Productivity with AI
  • AI-Assisted Development:Use agentic AI tools throughout the SDLC to move faster, while maintaining full accountability for code quality, correctness, and security.
  • Feedback Loops for Coding Agents: Design quality gates, spec-driven workflows, and deterministic checks that catch agent errors before humans do.
  • Critical Adoption: Evaluate AI tools and patterns critically, adopting what improves the team's output and discarding what doesn't.


3. Reliability & DevSecOps
  • Security-First Mindset: Embed security and compliance into the core of the development lifecycle, proactively mitigating vulnerabilities through secure design.
  • Production Standards: Build well-tested, maintainable software. Implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure systems are resilient, scalable, and optimized for an exceptional end-user experience.
  • Operational Readiness: Make production behavior measurable, debuggable, and recoverable by building observability, alerting, runbooks, and recovery paths into systems from the start.


4. Execution & Business Ownership
  • Drive Outcomes: Take ownership of delivering meaningful business results, managing scope responsibly, and communicating technical risks early.
  • Technical Translation: Partner closely with Product Managers and business leaders. Articulate complex architectural decisions and tradeoffs in clear, outcome-oriented terms.
  • Partnering Across Functions: Engage security, risk, compliance, and platform teams early, communicate technical tradeoffs clearly, and make the case when a project calls for a different approach.


5. Culture
  • High Performance: We value high standards, continuous learning, and collaborative problem solving, creating an environment where talented individuals can thrive alongside exceptional teammates.
  • Ownership & Accountability: Team members are trusted to take ownership of their work, exercise thoughtful judgment, and follow through on commitments.
  • Collaborative Autonomy: Teams operate with a high degree of trust and autonomy while working together to make decisions aligned with business, customer, and operational goals.


Job Overview

This position writes and tests software to aid in development and support of products. Individuals in this role work with Technical Leads on software system architecture and module design. This position participates in required product development process ceremonies. Employees in this role are responsible for writing and refining technical requirements and technical design documentation.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Codes in multiple languages in support of software products and the development of software products
  • Conducts system testing and codes unit tests and support features
  • Documents technical requirements and other technical documentation
  • Works with product team to refine product requirements
  • Collaborates on high level software design projects
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • Experience: 4+ years


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's - Engineering


The estimated base pay for this position is $103,200.00 to $154,800.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Science, Research, and Technology
Organization: NextEra Analytics, Inc
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

About NextEra Energy

A growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc., NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) acquires, manages, and owns contracted clean energy projects with stable, long-term cash flows. They own interests in wind and solar projects in North America, as well as natural gas infrastructure assets in Texas. Renewable energy projects are fully contracted, use technology, and are located in regions that are favorable for generating energy from the wind and sun. The seven natural gas pipelines in the portfolio are all strategically located, serving power producers and municipalities in South Texas, processing plants and producers in the Eagle Ford Shale, and commercial and industrial customers in the Houston area. The NET Mexico Pipeline, the largest pipeline in the portfolio, provides a critical source of natural gas transportation for low-cost, U.S.-sourced shale gas to Mexico.

NextEra Energy Careers

Join the dynamic team at NextEra Energy, the world’s leading generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a leader in battery storage. At NextEra Energy, we are committed to providing top-tier job opportunities that foster professional growth and innovation in the energy sector.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a fulfilling career with NextEra Energy, where we offer a variety of job opportunities across multiple disciplines. Whether you're interested in engineering, business development, or environmental stewardship, you will find a position that aligns with your skills and passions. Our team is at the forefront of transforming the energy industry, making it cleaner and more sustainable.

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At NextEra Energy, innovation and leadership go hand in hand. Join our team and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of innovation that encourages new ideas and solutions. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to lead projects that make a real impact on our future.

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NextEra Energy is not just a company; it's a place where you can grow your career. With our extensive range of professional development and diversity training programs, you will have the tools and resources to thrive. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits package, designed to support you both professionally and personally.

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Kickstart your career with a NextEra Energy internship. Our internships provide invaluable workplace experience and a chance to see if a career in the energy sector is right for you. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining the skills and insights that will benefit you as you move forward in your career journey.

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Learn more about NextEra Energy
Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$51 million
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$917 million
NASDAQ

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