Software Engineer - Site Control Platform, Energy Storage
About Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We’re doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.
Software Engineer
-
Site Control Platform
,
Energy Storage
Essential Duties:
You will be an early member of the Redwood Energy engineering team, taking a hands-on role in the design, development, and integration of second-life battery-based energy storage systems. This position focuses on developing robust and reliable system software for the Site Controller that serves as the central nervous system for the product. The role involves designing and implementing containerized services for networked device management, site level controls orchestration, time series data management, and system diagnostics.
The ideal candidate is highly self-driven, adaptable to a startup environment, and eager to take on novel technical challenges. If you’re excited about working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting within a new department at Redwood, we want to hear from you!
If necessary, the job level will be adjusted to suit the applicant’s experience and responsibilities.
Responsibilities will include:
Design and implement a scalable and resilient system architecture for the
S
ite
C
ontroller
,
leveraging
containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Architect and build a flexible control platform
that seamlessly coordinates multiple hardware assets and integrates with optimization algorithms to enable intelligent energy arbitrage, grid services, and grid-scale renewable energy integration
C
ollaborat
e
with backend and UI engineering teams
to architect sophisticated customer and operations interfaces, designing robust IoT data management solutions that provide real-time visibility into system performance, energy flows, and operational metrics across distributed energy storage deployments
Create SIL and HIL test frameworks for integration testing of the product
Collaborate with firmware engineers to ensure seamless integration between the site controller and distributed microcontrollers
Collaborate with modeling and systems engineers to implement control algorithms for the site
Produce excellent software documentation
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues
in a timely manner
Contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced startup culture, where every team member plays a crucial role in achieving company milestones
Desired Qualifications:
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 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
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
Working Conditions:
Environment, such as office or outdoors
Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time.
Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing
Occasional work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job
Occasional travel requirements
In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills.
California Pay Range:
$140,000 - $230,000 USD
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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