Energy Storage – Senior Software Engineer

About Longroad Energy

Longroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation/asset management of wind and solar energy projects throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Longroad owns 3.5 GW of wind and solar projects across the United States in addition to operating and managing a total of 5.5 GW of wind and solar projects on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Our vision is to create lasting value for our shareholders, communities, and employees by responsibly developing, owning and operating renewable energy projects. We have assembled a world-class team with a passion for renewable energy innovation and a commitment to developing renewable projects throughout the US.

Job Purpose

This position will support key technical storage-related software activities for Longroad’s rapidly growing energy storage business. The position requires a balance of knowledge from full-stack software development, embedded software systems, to complexities of utility-scale, energy storage projects. Candidates must have experience working and supporting a production environment, responding to support requests, Agile best practices, and adhere to safety protocols for personnel and equipment.

Responsibilities 

• Manage and support a fully vertical controls platform for energy storage power plants
• Support, test, and optimize embedded software for battery management systems (BMS)
• Support, test, and optimize scalable architecture and designs keeping in mind Functional Safety, DFMEAs and software reliability
• Work with cross-functional teams to define and refine battery system requirements and operational constraints
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and continuous software improvements
• Develop algorithms and controllers in an embedded environment for battery management features and related energy distribution and management applications 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, develop and integrate storage controls
• Write automated tests for the software components, using unit, SIL, and physical HIL tests
• Participate in technical meetings with peers and management to review feature design and performance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field 
• 4-6 years of experience building, developing, testing, and support related technology stacks for Energy Storage solutions
• Strong knowledge of backend development, microservices architecture, and cloud-based systems, particularly in distributed environments
• Experience with Java or Python along with a solid understanding of software design patterns, OOP principles, and best practices
• Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, including AWS, Kubernetes, and containerized applications
• Experience with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or MQTT in high-throughput applications
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and New Relic
• Experience in programming in C or C++ for embedded systems
• Experience integrating hardware and software for sensors, batteries, or other equivalent peripherals or ICs

Characteristics Necessary for Success  

• Strong customer support focused attitude and excellence communication skills 
• A collaborative style and a can-do attitude
• Comfortable with fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly
• Passionate and enthusiastic about alternative energy
• Integrity and accountability

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our employee benefits.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment.

Longroad Energy Values At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.