Software Engineer Site Controller, Energy Storage
Redwood MaterialsSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted April 28, 2026
$138k - $276k
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Job Description
The Software Engineer Site Controller at Redwood Materials is responsible for designing and implementing a scalable, resilient software platform to orchestrate and manage large-scale battery energy storage systems, ensuring seamless integration, fault handling, and real-time grid coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, resilient software architecture for the Site Controller to coordinate distributed microcontrollers with zero downtime
- Develop multi-rate control systems for high-level site coordination and real-time grid execution
- Architect fault-management frameworks for autonomous error recovery and failsafe modes
- Define communication interfaces and network protocols for low-latency, reliable data flow between assets and telemetry
- Create software interfaces enabling the Pack Manager to serve as a universal translator between hardware components
- Develop modular, testable software with automated unit and integration testing
- Optimize telemetry data flows and implement system diagnostics for real-time health and performance monitoring
- Integrate hardware components such as PV systems, inverters, and safety systems into the software platform
Requirements
- A BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, combined with 2 years of professional experience developing application-layer software for hardware-constrained systems.
- Proficiency in Rust and Python, with the ability to leverage Rust's safety and performance for site orchestration and utilize Python for rapid tooling and simulation.
- Deep familiarity with industrial communication protocols Modbus TCP and CAN.
- Strong experience with Linux system administration and modern containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for edge computing.
- Experience implementing and managing high-availability Firmware Over-the-Air (OTA) pipelines, ensuring secure and reliable updates from the cloud through to downstream controllers.
- Experience with time-series databases and data visualization tools for monitoring system health and energy flows.
- Proven track record of integrating vendor-off-the-shelf VOTS components such as PV systems, industrial inverters, fire safety systems, and HVAC controllers into a unified software platform.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $137,500 - $276,000 USD
Full-time position
Compensation will be commensurate with experience
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