Software Engineer, Energy Storage
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 168000 - 276000
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery reuse and recyclingkeeping critical minerals in circulation and driving theenergy transition. Founded in 2019were delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time all from batteries we already have.
Software Engineer 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 youre 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 applicants experience and responsibilities.
Responsibilities will include:
- Design and implement a scalable and resilient system architecture for the Site Controller 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
- Collaborate 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:
$168000 - $276000 USD
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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Key Skills
- Data Center Experience
- Disaster Recovery
- VMware
- Computer Networking
- NFS
- Solaris
- Windows
- Virtualization
- Linux
- SAN
- Operating Systems
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Redwood creates a closed-loop, domestic supply chain by recycling and refining lithium-ion batteries and remanufacturing anode and cathode components.
