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Software Engineer, Site Controller Lead, Energy Storage

Redwood Materials
San 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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