Embedded Software Engineer, Energy Storage

Embedded Software Engineer, Energy Storage

About Redwood Materials

We deliver low‑cost, large‑scale energy storage and produce battery materials in the U.S. from recycled batteries.

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. The role focuses on developing robust and reliable system software for the Site Controller, the central nervous system for the product.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a scalable and resilient system architecture for the Site Controller using containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Architect a flexible control platform that coordinates multiple hardware assets and integrates with optimization algorithms for intelligent energy arbitrage, grid services, and renewable energy integration.
• Collaborate with backend and UI engineering teams to build customer and operations interfaces and IoT data‑management solutions providing real‑time visibility into system performance and energy flows.
• Create SIL and HIL test frameworks for 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.
• Produce clear software documentation and troubleshoot system issues.
• Contribute to a fast‑paced startup culture.

Desired Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; 2+ years experience developing application software for hardware systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Rust, or Go.
• Experience profiling and optimizing code on multi‑core targets.
• Familiar with TCP/IP, CoAP, MQTT protocols.
• Experience with time‑series databases (Influx
  
  DB, Prometheus) and data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with IoT and embedded systems.
• Experience with Linux administration and containerization technologies.
• Bonus: firmware OTA pipeline, machine learning/optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions safely and successfully in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.

Working Conditions

• Work may involve office or outdoor environments.
• Exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes; PPE provided.
• Physical tasks such as climbing, standing, stooping, typing.
• Occasional weekends, nights, or on‑call duties.
• Occasional travel.

Compensation

California Pay Range: $137,500 – $276,000 USD. Salary commensurate with experience. The position is full‑time.

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Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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