Software Engineer, Site Controller Lead, Energy Storage
Redwood MaterialsSan Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted December 16, 2025
$214k - $334k
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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 control algorithms to support renewable energy integration and grid services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, resilient system architecture for the Site Controller using containerization technologies.
- Develop a control platform that coordinates hardware assets and integrates with optimization algorithms for energy management.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to create customer and operations interfaces and manage real-time IoT data visibility.
- 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.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues promptly.
- Produce comprehensive software documentation.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience developing application software for hardware systems
- Strong proficiency in Python, Rust or Go
- Experience profiling and optimizing code running on multi-core targets
- Familiarity with network protocols TCP IP, CoAP, MQTT, etc.
- Experience with time series databases e.g InfluxDB, Prometheus and data visualization tools
- Familiarity with IoT and embedded systems
- Experience with Linux system administration and containerization technologies Docker, Kubernetes
- Experience collaborating with firmware engineers to ensure seamless integration between the site controller and distributed microcontrollers
- Experience creating SIL and HIL test frameworks for integration testing of the product
- Experience implementing a firmware OTA pipeline from cloud through downstream controllers is a plus
- Experience with machine learning, adaptive control, model predictive control or other optimization techniques is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other standards
- Ability to work in challenging conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods
- Essential physical abilities such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
- Occasional work on weekends, nights, or being on-call as a regular part of the job
- Occasional travel requirements
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $214,000 - $333,500 USD
Full-time position
Work in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
Occasional work on weekends, nights, or on-call basis
Occasional travel requirements
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