Embedded Software Engineer, Energy Storage
Redwood MaterialsSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted December 16, 2025
$138k - $276k
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Job Description
A Software Engineer in Energy Storage at Redwood Materials will design, develop, and integrate software systems for second-life battery energy storage solutions, focusing on system architecture, device management, data handling, and collaboration with hardware and control teams to enable advanced energy applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and integrate system software for second-life battery-based energy storage systems, focusing on the Site Controller.
- Architect and implement scalable, resilient system architecture using containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Develop control platforms that coordinate hardware assets and integrate with optimization algorithms for energy arbitrage and grid services.
- Collaborate with backend and UI teams to create real-time IoT data management solutions and operational interfaces.
- Create SIL and HIL test frameworks for product integration testing.
- Work with firmware engineers to ensure seamless integration between the site controller and distributed microcontrollers.
- Implement control algorithms in collaboration with modeling and systems engineers.
- Produce comprehensive software documentation and troubleshoot system issues efficiently.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BS) or Master's degree (MS) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience developing application software for hardware systems.
- Strong proficiency in Python, Rust, or Go programming languages.
- Experience profiling and optimizing code running on multi-core targets.
- Familiarity with network protocols TCP/IP, CoAP, MQTT, etc.
- Experience with time series databases such as InfluxDB or Prometheus and data visualization tools.
- Familiarity with IoT and embedded systems.
- Experience with Linux system administration and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience designing and implementing scalable and resilient system architecture for the Site Controller using containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience architecting control platforms that coordinate multiple hardware assets and integrate with optimization algorithms for energy arbitrage, grid services, and renewable energy integration.
- Experience creating SIL and HIL test frameworks for product integration testing.
- Experience collaborating with firmware engineers to ensure seamless integration between the site controller and distributed microcontrollers.
- Experience working with modeling and systems engineers to implement control algorithms for the site.
- Ability to produce excellent software documentation.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Physical ability to perform essential job functions safely and successfully, including climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
- Ability to work in challenging conditions that may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes while protected by PPE.
- Availability to work occasional weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job.
- Willingness to undertake occasional travel.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $137,500 - $276,000 USD
Full-time position
Compensation commensurate with experience
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